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Skidoo crevasse check tracks

Description

Ops radar skidoo tracks when deployed in front and around the iSTAR traverse to check ice sheet stability and in particular, check for crevasses or any hazards to the field season traverse.

References

1. iSTAR - Making it happen

Field photo

Skidoo crevasse check

The iSTAR traverse across Pine Island Glacier (PIG) on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Piston bullies and skidoos were used for identifying ice conditions. (BAS Image collection (2013/2014) , David Vaughan)