Report on the geological, geomorphological and geodetic field work in the Sør Rondane Mountains,1985 (JARE-26)

Abstract

The 26th Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE-26) carried out the geological, geomorphological and geodetic field work in the western part of the Sør Rondane Mountains during 39 days from January to February 1985. Field work was conducted by two parties, each consisting of four men (geologist, geomorphologist, surveyor and field assistant). They established 30 geodesic control stations and carried out geological and geomorphological investigations. It was the first experience for JARE that the summer field party spent most of the summer operation period in the field far away from Syowa Station. Therefore, this report gives details of plan and actual operation including logistics, and also information on the weather and the surface condition of snow and ice observed this summer.