Antarctic operator
The short four-month season at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica is jam-packed with challenging logistics and ground-breaking developments. The International Polar Foundation's team makes sure that scientific projects are carried out sucessfully and safely.
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Convoy approaching a crevasse
Convoy approaching a crevasse hidden by a snow bridge. In the vicinity of Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, the first "Zero Emission" polar research station.
© International Polar Foundation/René Robert
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Japanese scientists in the field
Japanese scientists on their way to establish their base camp in the field. Sor Rondanes moutains, Antarctica.
© International Polar Foundation
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Doctor
The doctor working on a hand injury at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, the first "Zero Emission" polar research station.
© International Polar Foundation/René Robert
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Drilling the ice
Drilling the ice and marking the spot for scientific research program with a flag on a bamboo stick for easy identification
© International Polar Foundation/René Robert
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Preparing for a field expedition
Japanese researchers preparing for a field expedition at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, the first "Zero Emission" polar research station.
© International Polar Foundation
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Unloading of the Mary Arctica
Unloading of the Mary Arctica during the BELARE 2011-2012 expedition. Containers are then loaded on sledges to be taken back to the station 200Km inland.
© International Polar Foundation
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Erik Verhagen, engineer
Erik Verhagen, engineer, repairing scientific equipment at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, the first "Zero Emission" polar research station.
© International Polar Foundation