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| | Latest Notes From the Field
Excerpted from August 26: "We sailed back from Ebbadalen this morning and arrived in Longyearbyen shortly before noon. The previous night had been quite late and it showed in everyone’s eyes. We packed frantically, first emptying our cabins of personal gear and then deconstructing the labs. It was clear we had learned from last year and packing was amazingly smooth. On the SAM side, it helped that we had brought numerous consumables that now left more space in our boxes. We sorted supplies leaving some things, such as helium tanks, in cold storage for next year. After two years, we now have accumulated enough goods here that future activities will be easier."
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| | Explore Svalbard and learn more about the location of the AMASE mission.
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| | About AMASE
Scientists and researchers are conducting the Arctic Mars Analog Svalbard Expedition (AMASE) 2007 in Svalbard, Norway, from August 12-26.
The objective of the expedition is to study an extreme Mars-like environment using instruments and techniques that may be used for future planetary missions. The goal is to understand how this harsh environment is conducive to life by studying the geology, geophysical features, biosignatures, and possible life forms of volcanic complexes, warm springs, and sedimentary deposits; settings thought by researchers to be analogous to sites on ancient Mars.
While the expedition is underway, researchers will live and work on Lance, a ship turned science lab. The ship is run by the Norwegian Polar Institute and is operated primarily in the Arctic and Antarctic.
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(Editor's Note: Due to difficulty with the internet connection in Svalbard, postings will be intermittent and will be posted as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.)
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