https://neem.dk/field_diaries/field_diaries_2009/ en Tue, 05 May 2026 06:54:47 +0200 Tue, 05 May 2026 06:54:47 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-20/ After a very successful season the NEEM camp has closed down. The camp will open again in May 2010. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-20/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-17/ During the day all the many boxes from all the participating nations appeared from the trenches and... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-17/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-16/ The work started at 10:00 am today and there was packing and documenting on the agenda in the whole... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-16/ Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-15/ At 16:00 when the generator was turned off for maintenance the candles were lit in the science trench... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-15/ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-14/ The final drill day at NEEM was followed with great excitement because we knew we would break the world... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-14/ Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-13/ What we have done today. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-13/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-12/ The ice being processed in the science trench is 30.000 years old from the deep Last Glacial Maximum.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-12/ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-11/ The pull out is next week so the preparations for packing down the camp has started. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-11/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-10/ Actually everything runs in routine: good sunny weather, good drilling and good work in the science... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-10/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-09/ Jesper played a bass made of half a fuel drum and a bamboo pole https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-09/ Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-08/ Science is getting very exciting as we enter the glacial period https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-08/ Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-07/ The last construction in camp is a sauna placed in the storage garage https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-07/ Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-06/ We have approximately one week of normal drilling, processing and CFA left, before we need to pack down... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-06/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-05/ The drilling, the CFA, the science and the logistic work just run in routine. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-05/ Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-04/ We prepared the camp and skiway to be used for training by LC-130 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-04/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-03/ A first picture of the Picarro output: the monitoring of the CO2 content in the Science Trench. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-03/ Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-02/ The science trench reached into Bølling-Allerød ice today, the drillers drilled run 500, the methan... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-02/ Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-01/ Today is the Swiss national day so we had a Swiss evening. Thanks to Suzanne, Uhrs, Adrian (Swiss guy)... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-08-01/ Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-31/ The Media and DV visit and the exchange of crew has a big impact on a camp isolated 3 weeks in between... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-31/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-30/ A very busy day in camp for all.  The morning began very early with weather observations, packing... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-30/ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-29/ Today we celebrated that we have drilled past the glacial to interglacial transition 11.703 years before... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-29/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-28/ A less than 0.5mm thin slice of ice placed between polarized light reveal the single ice crystals in... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-28/ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-27/ A deep borehole through the ice needs to be filled with drill liquid to avoid the borehole to close... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-27/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-26/ Phillipe has just finalized the drilling of a 3.2 m long ice core. How do we know? https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-26/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-25/ Our Saturday night celebrations started with snacks and good red vine at the Firn Village 2 km from... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-25/ Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-24/ We have had good weather with blue sky and low winds since the last crew exchange, which was on July... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-24/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-23/ Today was the day where we started processing the ice below the brittle zone. It was a great success.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-23/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-22/ Drilling a deep ice core is actually a very ‘wet’ affair. When the drillers remove the ice... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-22/ Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-21/ Finally we are through the brittle zone and the ice drilled and logged today will be processed later... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-21/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-20/ A great effort has been made by the loggers to catch up with the drillers when the end of the brittle... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-20/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-19/ Here is a true Sunday story: To avoid too bad smells in the main dome we have two outdoor toilets. They... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-19/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-18/ Saturday evening in camp was special as usual. We had a more than excellent French meal cooked by the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-18/ Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-17/ At the firn village we have Zoe and Kaitlin who are interested in the ice cores from the shallow drilling... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-17/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-16/ It is amazing how many sheets of plywood that is used every week. With each flight period 20-30 sheets... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-16/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-15/ With two cooks in camp, Brandon and Louise, we are truly spoilt. Fantastic meals and several varieties... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-15/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-14/ The NEEM camp is a busy camp with drilling from 08:00 in the morning until 24:00 at night and CFA... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-14/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-13/ Camp is getting into routine again. All have been busy today and logging, CFA and drilling is nearly... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-13/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-12/ Today was a lucky day and we received the skier at 10:00. 15 new people arrived, 8 left us. It is sad... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-12/ Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-11/ The core buffer is filling up with 4m troughs with the brittle ice cores from the depth 600 m to the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-11/ Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-10/ At the top of main dome is installed a cabin from where one has one of the best views of the Greenland... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-10/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-09/ This morning we had planned a flight mission with departure from SFJ at 4 in the morning. We plan flights... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-09/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-08/ Celebration! Today at around dinnertime the NEEM deep drilling reached a depth of 1000.07 m (driller’s... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-08/ Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-07/ ‘Grooming’ is the term for driving up and down the skiway in a heavy vehicle with a beam... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-07/ Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-06/ We are very proud of being able to show the first results from the new instrument here. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-06/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-05/ From time to time certain interesting features occur such as a volcanic ash layer, a dust layer, or... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-05/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-04/ Saturday nights at ice drilling camps in Greenland have a long tradition reaching back to the Dye-3,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-04/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-03/ The drilling is now in the brittle-zone that covers roughly the interval 600-1200 m depth. The ice in... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-03/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-02/ British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is running an associated project at NEEM, i.e. a project not directly... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-02/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-01/ Today we had for the first time in more than a week a visitor in camp: a Pagohpilia eburnean (see picture)... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-07-01/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-30/ The colourful image to the left shows a 300 micrometer thick ice sample from 440 m depth in the NEEM... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-30/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-29/ After a hard working day the NEEM camp area offers a variety of evening entertainment. In the case of... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-29/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-28/ This Sunday morning some of the ice that went through the saws of the science trench was exactly 2009... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-28/ Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-27/ Today the science trench processed almost 2000 year old ice and the famous Vesuvius eruption from 79... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-27/ Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-26/ The drilling, processing, and analysis routines are now up and running after the 2/3 crew change last... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-26/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-25/ Today was our first regular working day since the major crew exchange Tuesday. Drilling is picking up... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-25/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-24/ Summer has come to NEEM with clear blue sky, no winds and temperatures around -10°C during day time.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-24/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-23/ Over the last two days about 2/3 of the camp population has been exchanged by two flight missions. The... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-23/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-22/ The 109th had asked us if we would host a visit from a U.S. press delegation, and of course we said... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-22/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-21/ Today is Greenland national day. It also marks the transition to a new form of self governance for the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-21/ Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-20/ All available hands were busy digging the cooling tunnel in the science trench. The core is getting... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-20/ Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-19/ This morning the loggers, Bo and Susanne, were frustrated. The nice line up of the table yesterday was... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-19/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-18/ The CFA laboratory made their first measurements today! The Swiss part of the system works, except sulphate,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-18/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-17/ In the CFA lab the final little adjustments are playing tricks, so now the hope is that by tomorrow... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-17/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-16/ People in the science trench processed almost 35 m core today. This is new NEEM record. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-16/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-15/ A rhythm has settled over camp, and it’s a good one too. People have found their work rhythm,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-15/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-14/ Although work began late, camp was soon up to full speed. Weather was beautiful and the day passed in... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-14/ Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-13/ With the drilling going fine with at good rate of descent and the core processing picking up speed,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-13/ Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-12/ On this fine day, drilling and processing continued at a good rate. Today the core containing the volcanic... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-12/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-11/ Today has been a fine day not only weather wise but for the project. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-11/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-10/ Although we sit on the Greenland ice sheet and believe ourselves to be “brave polar scientists”,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-10/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-09/ This is the first day in a hopefully long period of ice core drilling, ice core sampling and ice core... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-09/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-08/ Today, the science trench was ready to begin processing. A few cores were passed through the different... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-08/ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-07/ The whole science trench is now ready for action; but some problems with the electronics for the DEP... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-07/ Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-06/ This morning began cold and windy and our newcomers got an experience of how weather normally is in... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-06/ Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-05/ We are many now, and for the three of us: Sverrir, Sarah og J.P. who are the only remaining from the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-05/ Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-04/ It was last chance to get 9 people out in order for them to reach the plane back to Europe without re-booking... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-04/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-03/ Today we had snow and wind all day and high temperatures too. We held the plane as long as possible,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-03/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-02/ Tomorrow is the planned flight for a crew change. 10 are scheduled to leave, and 17 are scheduled to... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-02/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-01/ Today’s big event was the first run with the new NEEM drill. Compared to the old NGRIP/EPICA drill,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-06-01/ Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-31/ At 14:00 Saturday afternoon NEEM camp had an invasion. A group of 31 people visited the camp of which... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-31/ Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-29/ Many activities in camp today reflects the planned DV visit tomorrow. People are beginning to be a bit... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-29/ Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-28/ As the 6.5 m deep shaft for the elevator and staircase was nearing its completion, we realised that... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-28/ Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-27/ Sarah prepared delicious musk-ox for dinner. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-27/ Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-26/ We are so lucky with the weather. For several days, we have had little wind, and this is good as we... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-26/ Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-25/ The camp is changing shape. Sverrir has removed all snow drifts around garages, and they are now level... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-25/ Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-24/ This Sunday morning, the main power of camp was disconnected, as Bruno exchanged the main power distribution... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-24/ Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-23/ With the drill trench fully operational, the drillers have turned their attention to learning to handle... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-23/ Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-22/ It has been a blusterous day. Snow began to move after Noon. For Henry it was quite annoying. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-22/ Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-21/ A number of important steps were taken today. The drillers poured fluid into the borehole in preparation... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-21/ Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-20/ Today we received the last plane with cargo for camp construction. Skier 71 arrived under the same weather... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-20/ Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-19/ A lot of things are happening now. The many new people really make the camp move. One group erected... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-19/ Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-18/ Today the plane arrived bringing 15 new members to camp. Two people, HansPeter and Henrik left, so for... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-18/ Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-17/ After a late Sunday morning start, people went to their tasks. The drillers did a fine job, and they... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-17/ Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-16/ Although weather has cleared, the snow still blows. Tomorrow, we will be forced to go out on the skiways... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-16/ Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-15/ Outside, the mess continued; but later in the day the wind abated a bit, and we were able to see the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-15/ Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-14/ All through the day we have been forced to stay out of the weather. The wind reached its maximum in... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-14/ Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-13/ Yesterday it was decided to receive a plane from Thule with fuel. As most of the Greenland ice sheet... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-13/ Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-12/ It never becomes routine to receive an aircraft in camp. It is always an anxious time. To our great... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-12/ Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-11/ The last preparations for the plane tomorrow were made today. It is planned, that the plane will land... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-11/ Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-10/ Sunday morning, the crew starts working a little later than normal. Nevertheless, we achieved quite... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-10/ Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-09/ Today was indeed windy. From the morning we had wind at 20 kt and it picked up to reach maximum at 28... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-09/ Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-08/ Focus of camp activities are beginning to shift from construction and installation to preparation for... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-08/ Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-07/ Sverrir was told today, that he has become grandfather to a newborn boy in Iceland. Actually, several... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-07/ Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-06/ Let’s begin with the step backward. As the drillers prepared for the pull test, to see if the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-06/ Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-05/ Today the drillers mounted the top section of the drill. This is called the anti-torque. The anti-torque... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-05/ Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-04/ Sverrir with the Pistenbully and Hans Christian with the snow blower moved a lot of snow today. It made... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-04/ Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-03/ Today brought several big changes. In the drill trench, the winch control is now working fine. This... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-03/ Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-02/ It has been a rather windy day, but we managed to erect a weatherport for the camp food supplies. We... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-02/ Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-01/ This was a beautiful day, and we could work outside. The drillers worked on final adjustments of the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-05-01/ Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-04-30/ On Wednesday Lars, our Field Operations Manager in Kangerlussuaq, informed us that our forecaster predicted... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-04-30/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-04-29/ After spending a cool night, everybody went to their jobs, moving snow and cargo and starting the construction... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-04-29/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-04-28-2/ The opening of camp turned out to be a successful but cold affair. It was a strange sight to see camp... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-04-28-2/ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-04-28/ The first eleven field party members landed at the NEEM site at 11:50 local time April 28. The camp... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-04-28/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-04-26/ The NEEM field office in Kangerlussuaq was opened for the 2009 field season by Lars Berg Larsen on April... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2009/2009-04-26/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200