Angie and I were able to go out on Tuesday 6 Dec. to look for Ferrell AWS once again. Using some projected calculations, we set out and ended up finding the station! Our boondoggler, Hannah, that we brought with us … Continue reading →

This past week we had planned to go to Margaret AWS on Monday 28 Nov., but we were cancelled due to the weather at the station. And again on Tuesday… but Wednesday was finally nice to get out! So, 30 … Continue reading →

This past week started out a little slow to get a break from the physical work we did last week and to prep for the incoming week. The weather was good to us again this week and was decently warm … Continue reading →

I know we have been quiet the past two weeks, but there is good reason for that! Our cargo was quite delayed in getting here – we got it delivered to us 12 November! There was a two week pause … Continue reading →

Hello all, the 2022-2023 Automatic Weather Station (AWS) Program field season has begun! We have two groups coming down this season, Team A and Team B. Myself (Taylor Norton) and Angie Montgomery consist of Team A while Team B includes … Continue reading →

The last few days came and went so quickly, but we finished off the season well! On January 13 we were activated to fly out to Marilyn on a Twin Otter plane. We drove out with all of gear and … Continue reading →

This week was a long one, but we did have some success! We were on the schedule to fly out to Cape Bird on Monday 6 January, but we were cancelled due to weather. Luckily, the next morning the weather … Continue reading →

Since the New Year, I have been going through different trainings so that I can go out in the field, as well as know the rules and way of life in McMurdo. The most important training session to go out … Continue reading →

Hello! My name is Taylor Norton and I am a senior undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where I also work with the AMRC. I am on my first field season down on the ice, even if just for … Continue reading →