SALSA

SALSA Field Report 1.1.19 Geophysics Update   On December 27th, the SALSA Geophysics team arrived at Mercer Subglacial Lake after concluding their science operations at Whillans Subglacial Lake. After two days on the road, the team took the morning of December 28th off to catch up on rest before unpacking their eight sleds and preparing their … Continue reading Geophysics Team Concludes Successful GPS Operations at Mercer Subglacial Lake

SALSA Field Report 12.28.2018 Science Team Update   After four days of troubleshooting components that sustained wear and tear from sitting through two winters on ice, the Drill Team began drilling the main borehole on the evening of December 23rd and reached the lake faster than expected at 10:30pm on December 26th with a borehole … Continue reading Science Team Drills Into Mercer Subglacial Lake

SALSA Field Report 12.20.2018 Science Team Update On Wednesday, December 19th, the SALSA Science Team flew to Mercer Subglacial Lake after many days of cleaning, packing, and loading equipment. Before their departure, the team met several times to create protocols and layers of best outcome and contingency plans for sampling. Eight team members (Drillers Dennis … Continue reading SALSA Science Team Arrives at Mercer Subglacial Lake and Geophysics Team Continues Work

SALSA Field Report 12.16.2018 Science Team Update The SALSA Science Team has been busy preparing for their trip to Mercer Subglacial Lake. At McMurdo Station, they have been packing cargo and undergoing safety training for the field.   On December 12th, SALSA science team members David Harwood and Al Gagnon arrived in McMurdo after facing multiple … Continue reading Science Team prepares for Mercer Subglacial Lake and Geophysics team makes progress at Whillans Subglacial Lake