international
polar
foundation

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.

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.

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

Close-up of the adjustment screw that allows millimeter-accurate leveling.

The hydraulic pistons are now installed and ready for testing.