https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/uk_diaries_2017/   en Mon, 11 May 2026 18:56:29 +0200 Mon, 11 May 2026 18:56:29 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-22/ Being well prepared most of the day was spent waiting for the Skier to arrive. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-22/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-21/ The remaining structures on the surface have been taken down and stored today. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-21/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-19/ After 15 left camp Friday the camp is being taken down really fast. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-19/ Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-18/ Today we had a very successful mission to EGRIP. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-18/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 13:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-17/ The mission to EGRIP has been postponed to Friday. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-17/ Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-16/ After August 13th the sun touches the horizon around 0:30. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-16/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-15/ After a very windy night https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-15/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-14/ To believe that we already have reached the last day of drilling. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-14/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-12/ The weekend has been very windy with quite a lot of snow. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-12/ Sat, 12 Aug 2017 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-11/ Today the first winter hill was made and full drums of drill liquid for next year stored on the hill.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-11/ Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-10/ One of the last and very important tasks in camp is to document the whole camp. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-10/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 07:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-09/ We often grow some plants in the big windows in the cupula of the Dome. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-09/ Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-08/ Two weeks to the pull out of EGRIP…. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-08/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-07/ Chef Gonzalo is spoiling us. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-07/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-06/ As a new thing this year we have a tent camp for accommodation. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-06/ Sun, 06 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-04/ We woke up to a good and mostly sunny day again. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-04/ Fri, 04 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-03/ The whole day has been windy with snowfall and drifting snow. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-03/ Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-02/ We are using the shorter Hans Tausen drill and only allowing cores to be 1.8 m while drilling through... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-02/ Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-01/ One of the benefits of drone programs is the nice overview pictures of camp. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-08-01/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-31/ We have received a gift from the VILLUM Foundation. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-31/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-30/ Saturday we receives Skier 61 and had the last crew exchange for this season. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-30/ Sun, 30 Jul 2017 16:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-28/ The depth is 750 m where the age of the ice is around 6500 years before present andwe are in the zone... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-28/ Fri, 28 Jul 2017 08:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-27/ This week has been special because we have media from Germany and Japan. It is a pleasure to be able... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-27/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-26/ After lunch Trevor cut himself on a glass that broke in his hand and later Andreas, the cook helper... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-26/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-25/ One of the new projects in camp is the testing and development of Cryoeggs by Liz Bagshaw. The ‘ice-eggs’... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-25/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-24/ With such a big crew exchange there is need for establishing new drill groups, new logging groups, new... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-24/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-23/ Saturday started with some filter runs in the drill trench, but when drilling was about to resume the... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-23/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 14:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-21/ After fixing a few issues during the morning, the electronics section was successfully installed in... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-21/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-20/ Logging of bore holes is a time consuming process, as one carefully has to lower the logging device... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-20/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-19/ Today the drillers produced cores of good quality at a steady pace drilling cores of approx. 1.8 m length... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-19/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 21:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-18/ In the afternoon the bore hole was finally determined to be free of slush after retrieving more than... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-18/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 21:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-17/ Today was a day of filtering in the drill trench. The drillers estimate that some 180 kg of slush had... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-17/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-16/ This weekend the drillers have been servicing and repairing the coupling to the depth encoder and the... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-16/ Sun, 16 Jul 2017 15:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-14/ In the caves of EGRIP you can often meet pairs of strange people who mostly reside in a cabin cooled... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-14/ Fri, 14 Jul 2017 15:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-13/ The drilling is continuing with the goal of reducing the bore hole inclination being front and center.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-13/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 15:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-12/ Today Andrew made several test of the autonomous rover. First he made it drive in a triangular pattern... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-12/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-11/ As the drillers are steadily decreasing the inclination in the bore hole a challenge encountered previously... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-11/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-10/ The 3D-printer is now producing its second part for the deep drilling operation: A booster assisting... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-10/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-09/ During the weekend we got good news from the deep drilling operation. The inclination in the bore hole... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-09/ Sun, 09 Jul 2017 17:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-07/ During the past two weeks we have had to get through a pile of core troughs in bad need of cleaning,... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-07/ Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-06/ We took advantage of today’s nice weather to carry out some more surface work. Before lunch Ina... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-06/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 10:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-05/ The drilling operation is now fully committed to reducing the inclination in the borehole. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-05/ Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-04/ This evening the last piece of ice went through the water isotope continuous flow analysis (CFA) system,... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-04/ Tue, 04 Jul 2017 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-03/ Today another milestone was reached here at EGRIP: The physical properties team completed the overview... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-03/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-02/ At EGRIP weekends are always nice. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-07-02/ Sun, 02 Jul 2017 13:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-30/ With all the comforts available in our camp here at EGRIP, it is very easy to forget how remote and... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-30/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 12:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-29/ Today was truly a beautiful day at EGRIP. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-29/ Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-28/ Having the right tools and spare parts at hand is one of the major challenges whenoperating in a remote... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-28/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-27/ In a deep drilling operation it is always a goal to find a stable and reproducible mode, bringing up... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-27/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-26/ Monday was spent getting all the new people in camp accustomed to the different tasks we are carrying... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-26/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-25/ Saturday camp was busy preparing pallets for the flight scheduled for Sunday. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-25/ Sun, 25 Jun 2017 08:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-23/ The deep drill was in operation morning and evening, whereas the borehole was logged in the afternoon.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-23/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-22/ Today was an unfortunate day for the deep drilling as an about 1 m long section of a core was lost by... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-22/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 13:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-21/ A drilling attempt was made at the Swiss site today. The drill penetrated some 15 m in about 20 min!... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-21/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-20/ Today the science trench finished processing of the upper 100 m of the main core, whereby the main science... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-20/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-19/ Today the casing was mounted in the Swiss borehole. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-19/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 13:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-17/ Saturday the science trench processed ice from the top part of the deep core and the historical volcanoes... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-17/ Sat, 17 Jun 2017 11:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-16/ The deep drilling appears to be in a stable mode with almost 22 m of high quality core drilled today.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-16/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-15/ There has been good progress at all four drilling locations as well as for the surface program. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-15/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 21:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-14/ Today there has been drilling activities at four different sites in camp. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-14/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-13/ The deep drilling had a successful day without any unexpected interruptions and drilling is back in... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-13/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 13:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-12/ As camp is settling after the major crew exchange over the weekend, the activity level is rising. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-12/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-11/ Saturday afternoon weather improved and camp could receive Skier 71. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-11/ Sun, 11 Jun 2017 09:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-09/ This is the day according to our plan that a plane should bring in a lot of people to form a new camp... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-09/ Fri, 09 Jun 2017 16:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-08/ It is very quiet in the dome tonight, and there was plenty of room in the kitchen at dinner time. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-08/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-07/ In this line of work plans change constantly. Originally, we had two planes scheduled for Friday; but... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-07/ Wed, 07 Jun 2017 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-06/ Drillers have now found a good mode of operation, and as we are short of drilling fluid until the flight... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-06/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-05/ Drillers are drilling and processors are processing and two warm laboratories are in operation –... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-05/ Mon, 05 Jun 2017 09:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-04/ Once again, it became a good Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Saturday night dinner was prepared... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-04/ Sun, 04 Jun 2017 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-02/ The people in the processing line in the science trench are learning the new routines. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-02/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-01/ Today, the processing team got together and began processing https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-06-01/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-31/ Really good news today. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-31/ Wed, 31 May 2017 11:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-30/ Inside the science trench there are two warm laboratories. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-30/ Tue, 30 May 2017 12:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-29/ Theme of the day: Ice core drilling https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-29/ Mon, 29 May 2017 15:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-27/ This weekend was enjoyable for all in camp https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-27/ Sun, 28 May 2017 13:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-26/ We have now for three days ben blessed with good weather in camp, and in all fairness, I need to mention... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-26/ Fri, 26 May 2017 12:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-25/ Our drillers, software guy and electrician play a game these days. The new drill electronics is re-programmed... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-25/ Thu, 25 May 2017 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-24/ A lot of people are now active underground. The two warm laboratories have been assembled so now people... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-24/ Wed, 24 May 2017 13:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-23/ Today, the LC-130 arrived with long awaited spareparts and equipment and food. And we said good bye... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-23/ Tue, 23 May 2017 00:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-22/ The great news on this beautiful day is from the drill trench. In the afternoon drillers finished cleaning... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-22/ Mon, 22 May 2017 12:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-21/ Work began normally Saturday morning. It was warm; but the wind was always there to move snow around.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-21/ Sun, 21 May 2017 11:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-19/ This morning weather improved, and the Twin Otter was able to fly to Summit, and that reduced camp population... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-19/ Fri, 19 May 2017 12:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-18/ Today weather really showed how quickly it can change. The day began fine with beautiful flying weather:... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-18/ Thu, 18 May 2017 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-17/ Tomorrow we expect a plane with more equipment, some spareparts, food and new people.  https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-17/ Wed, 17 May 2017 09:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-16/ When a flight period approaches, there is a sequence of events leading up the event. We began readying... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-16/ Tue, 16 May 2017 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-15/ We tracked down the problem we have had with one of our Pistenbullys. It has a leak in the hydraulic... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-15/ Mon, 15 May 2017 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-14/ Now, we have been here 18 days, and so far we have only had two days with weak wind. Wind speeds continue... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-14/ Sun, 14 May 2017 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-12/ We couldn’t believe it. No wind today and sunshine. It was a pleasure to work outside. We made... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-12/ Fri, 12 May 2017 13:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-11/ We had a nice day today. For once the wind was not strong, and work outside was a pleasure. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-11/ Thu, 11 May 2017 14:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-10/ The drillers, working in the underground drill trench are almost ready to ream the borehole. They have... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-10/ Wed, 10 May 2017 12:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-09/ I know, it is a bit monotone to talk about the weather all the time; but we are quite dependent on it.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-09/ Tue, 09 May 2017 12:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-08/ This afternoon, the cloud cover over camp became so thick that the Sun disappeared and the sky got the... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-08/ Mon, 08 May 2017 01:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-06/ Saturday morning began dramatically. At breakfast, the main generator stopped. The problem was located... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-06/ Sun, 07 May 2017 14:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-05/ It looks like our isolation is soon broken. Today, Jens Christian managed to setup the satellite disk... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-05/ Fri, 05 May 2017 15:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-04/ Although the wind doesn’t let up, several people today braved the wind and worked on the surface.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-04/ Thu, 04 May 2017 14:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-03/ As forecasted, temperatures really increased today to a high of -8°C. Associated with this increase... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-03/ Wed, 03 May 2017 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-02/ Although it is still cold and windy, there was no snow drift, and work continued on the surface and... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-02/ Tue, 02 May 2017 15:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-01/ Today, for once, we were not nervous about receiving a plane to EGRIP. The weather was perfect: Clear... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-05-01/ Mon, 01 May 2017 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-04-30/ In the afternoon the wind dropped to 12 kt. We groomed the skiway in preparation for the flight tomorrow.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-04-30/ Sun, 30 Apr 2017 17:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-04-29/ The wind picked up and temperatures continued to drop. It was impossible to do work on the skiway, and... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-04-29/ Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-04-28/ Today was a big construction day. As the wind had gone down, the weatherport tent buildings were hauled... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-04-28/ Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-04-27/ Although we have to build several weatherports to have room for all people, including the people arriving... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-04-27/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-04-26/ The first team of 12 field participants arrived at EastGRIP at 12.40 local time. Temperature was -18°C... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-04-26/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-03-23/ Field season beginning soon! Stay put for more info! https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2017/2017-03-23/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0100