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To support the FROID project, our team returned to marked GPS points on the Antarctic Plateau to track subtle ice movements in blue ice areas. Carrying out precise GPS measurements at bamboo-marked points from last year. These repeat surveys help detect subtle ice flow in the blue ice areas.

To support the FROID project, our team returned to marked GPS points on the Antarctic Plateau to track subtle ice movements in blue ice areas.The trip was too long for a single push, so the team set up camp in a sheltered location the bottom of the Nils Larsenfjellet (south-west of the Sør Rondane Mountains).

Plumber Simeon Polet fine-tunes the flow rate in the water treatment system’s filtration stage to maintain optimal performance.

Plumber Simeon Polet prepares the filtration process before drying the sludge from the station’s water treatment system.

Removing accumulated snow from the annex roofs with a snow blower to reduce structural load and prevent excess stress on the building.

Testing the Hagglund’s ability to handle uneven terrain during general maintenance in the annex garage, ensuring safe mobility across challenging Antarctic surfaces.

Installing polyethylene sheets around the base of the annex façade to prevent powder snow from infiltrating underneath the building.

Performing routine maintenance and replacing faulty sensors at the AWS. Each visit ensures accurate pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind measurements year-round.

Arrival by skidoos: Reaching the remote AWS sites by skidoos across the high Antarctic plateau.