Activities of the fifth wintering party at Asuka Station by the 32nd Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition in 1991

Abstract

The 32nd Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition operated Asuka Station from December 27,1990 to December 18,1991. The remarkable scientific objects of the wintering party at Asuka Station were auroral physics, medical-biological studies and the test of wind generator. Actually, simultaneous auroral observations were carried out also at Syowa Station which is about 700km from Asuka. The new system of wind generator was constructed at Asuka Station. It was the first time that the wind generator produced the electricity without trouble during the whole year. All programs were operated successfully during the wintering. The 32nd wintering party closed Asuka Station after the termination of our operation, because several scientific projects in this area were almost finished.