Most atmospheric measurements are not so glamorous to the casual observer. Twiddle a couple of dials, the machine goes ping, then a NIWA scientist works their magic to process this into usable data for scientists around the world. However, ozone sondes and the LIDAR...
The average Kiwi would not be able to say much about the remote town of Lauder, which is a small stop on the Otago Central Rail Trail and around 35 km from Alexandra. However, in the atmospheric research community its coordinates are very well known, as it is host to...
The last day brings with it torrential rain. Almost everyone is on dinghy duty as we finish the last coastal traps. I am soaked within ten minutes, but the waterfalls are astounding. Again, the sea life is on display and penguins are all over the rocks we are...
Today we have decided to tackle all of the remaining trap lines near the five fingers peninsula. My trap line runs along the coastline of five fingers, and we have an early start to make sure we catch low tide. I continue to be shocked by the variation in the...
I’ve begun to hate the sound of the generator starting up, which demands my consciousness early in the morning. On this day though, the fourth day, I’m practically leaping out of bed with anticipation. A helicopter has been scheduled – unfortunately on the first...
