South Pole Meteorology

April 6th, 2008 admin


I interviewed South Pole station meteorologist Jeff DeRosa and weather observers Victoria Sankovic and Katie Koster about their work and experiences. This is part 1 of 3 parts. Click on the video to go to youtube, audio of the entire interview here:

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Video interview with Atmospheric Scientist Dr. John Cassano

April 6th, 2008 admin

Part 1 of a 5 part video interview. Click on the video to go to youtube, audio of the entire interview here:

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Ozonesonde Launch at Pole

April 6th, 2008 admin


Every couple of weeks during this past summer season, Andy Clarke of NOAA launched a weather balloon with an ozonesonde in order to take detailed measurements of the ozone hole. I just happened to be at the Pole on the day of a launch and took this documentation that includes some explanation from Andy. In 4 parts, click on the video for part 2, 3 and 4 on youtube.

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The Dome at the Pole

April 6th, 2008 admin


Andy Clarke of the NOAA, Victoria Sankovic, Katie Koster and I visited the de-commissioned dome at the South Pole Station. In 3 parts, click on the video for parts 2 and 3 on youtube. Warning: this is all unfinished, raw footage, shot without a tripod and may make you dizzy.

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Launching Wireless Webcam at Pole

April 6th, 2008 admin


This video shows me and South Pole weather observers Victoria Sankovic and Katie Koster launching a weather balloon at the pole with a wireless video camera attached. In 2 parts, click on the video for part 2 on youtube.

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