https://neem.dk/field_diaries/field_diaries_2010/ en Fri, 01 May 2026 17:47:39 +0200 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:47:39 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-22/ After a very succesful and exciting season the NEEM camp has closed down. The camp will open again in... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-22/ Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-19-22/ As everybody are now out of camp, the time has come to prepare the Warehouse and the Office in Kangerlussuaq... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-19-22/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-18/ Due to bad forecasts the departure of the flight to NEEM was scheduled early in the morning. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-18/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-16-17/ Monday was spent packing down and cleaning up in camp. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-16-17/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-15/ We got boxes and people everywhere! Eventhough it is Sunday the camp is full of activity from early... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-15/ Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-14/ Today we had a couple of prominent visitors from the 109’Th Air National Guard. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-14/ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-13/ The luxury of having relative many camp structures and not that many people and plenty of space is now... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-13/ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-12/ Usually it takes some days for the body to get accustomed to the cold... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-12/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-11/ The Norlandair 3 Twin Otter returned with a very prominent group of guests led by Frederik Paulsen.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-11/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-10/ Today was the day to drill a 30m ice core and sample a 2m surface pit at Camp Century. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-10/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-09/ We woke to a cold and calm day... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-09/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-08/ The wind was still high today so activities where restricted to be inside buildings or in the trenches.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-08/ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-07/ This Saturday morning at 2 am we experienced the highest winds for this season with average wind speeds... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-07/ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-06/ The NEEM2010 S3 core is being drilled at the shallow drill site 3 km from camp. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-06/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-05/ During the last weeks an oil leak has been observed in the very central parts of the generator. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-05/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-04/ The NZ intermediate drill is ready for a drill test and it is moved to the 5 m deep inclined trench... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-04/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-03/ Another good and productive day. A 5m deep inclined trench was prepared just behind the mechanic garage... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-03/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-02/ Lars started the long skidoo rides to revisit the GPS stakes today. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-02/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-01/ The ‘orange team’ Alex and Darcy from New Zealand are assembling their new drill in the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-08-01/ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-31/ The  processing team are doing a brilliant job in keeping all the pieces together in all the many... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-31/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-30/ The weather has been good and the first shallow ice core NEEM 2010 S2 is reaching it’s length... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-30/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-29/ Yesterdays goodbye to 23 and hello to 8 has changed the activities in camp. The New Zealand team got... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-29/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-28/ After the excitement yesterday it was right back to operations. Skier 90 came to NEEM with 30 passengers... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-28/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-27/ After a few runs with no penetration and totally grinded down cutters we made the decision to terminate... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-27/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-26/ Today we had ground fog and snow in the morning, but later it cleared up and became as nice as yesterday.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-26/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-25/ As weather has improved dramatically, we could receive Skier 92 today. The plane arrived with 14 Greenland,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-25/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-24/ Over the last days drilling has been most cumbersome with many broken cutters and several unsuccessful... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-24/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-23/ The pebbles and mud in the ice wear down the drill cutters and core catchers. Between every run they... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-23/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-22/ Today the first ice core drilled showed strong bands of basal material. A study of the  black material... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-22/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-21/ During night the wind picked up to 25 knots and we woke to a stormy morning with the outdoor toilet... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-21/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-20/ Today we had Distinguished Visitors (DVs) in camp and an exchange of personnel. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-20/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-19/ Ice core lengths are of course measured in meters. Whenever the drilling, the processing, or the CFA... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-19/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-18/ A Sunday where drilling has progressed well, with cores of 1-2 m length, processing of the deep ice... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-18/ Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-17/ Last night, a second borehole logging was carried out in order to measure the temperature and the pressure... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-17/ Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-16/   Today the snow storm calmed down and we got warm overcast weather. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-16/ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-15/ Today the snow storm increased and we had wind speeds of up to 28 knots and drifting snow... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-15/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-14/ Today camp woke up to more windy conditions than we’ve had for several weeks. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-14/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-13/ After the drill got stuck on Sunday and part of Monday was used to filter the borehole, it is nice to... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-13/ Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-12/ The ice core processers are really struggling to cut samples from the very brittle ice. Every core is... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-12/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-11/ Since Friday night drilling has been progressing well with most runs retrieving cores of 2 m or more.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-11/ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-10/ Saturday in camp again. During the last days an ice bar has been prepared with a polar bear, shelves... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-10/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-09/ Although many analyses of the ice core are made at NEEM, most of the core is actually split into samples... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-09/ Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-08/ Today a ‘science meeting' was held in camp where many of the available NEEM profiles were presented... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-08/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-07/ As the ice core processing is progressing faster than the ice core drilling, the processing line yesterday... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-07/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-06/ It is a week since the last mission to camp and the camp is falling into routine. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-06/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-05/ The ice core currently retrieved at NEEM is ‘warm' in two ways: https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-05/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-04/ Everyone involved with the NEEM project is of course extremely excited to know what kind of ice that... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-04/ Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-03/ Ice core climate records such as temperature proxies, past greenhouse gas concentrations and the impurity... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-03/ Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-02/ The new team has now settled in and the camp is just perfect. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-02/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-01/ Summer has come to NEEM and we enjoy the lovely weather drinking coffee outside or taking a hike. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-07-01/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-30/ Today we had a successful flight mission and exchange of personnel. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-30/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-29/ Due to very high temperatures up to -1.5 °C in the morning we had to cancel today's flight. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-29/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-28/ If weather allows we get another flight mission tomorrow where 19 persons leave NEEM and 14 new arrive.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-28/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-27/ At night, while most of NEEM camp is fast asleep, there is full activity in the heated hut for Continuous... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-27/ Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-26/ Back in the early nineteen's professor Willi Dansgaard documented the GRIP ice core drilling project... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-26/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-25/ The main purpose of the NEEM project is to recover the oldest ice core from the Greenland ice sheet.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-25/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-24/ The main ingredients needed to keep the NEEM project operational are human resources, food, fuel, and... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-24/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-23/ After yesterdays crew exchange the camp population is now 37 persons which is about the upper limit... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-23/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-22/ Today we had a flight mission and an exchange of personnel in camp. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-22/ Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-21/ Today is summer solstice and luckily good weather is coming our way. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-21/ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-20/ For drillers and CFA people Sunday has it's own routine. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-20/ Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-19/ Most people got a noisy night between Friday and Saturday. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-19/ Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-18/ Our camp physician, Simon, held a first aid course today and many camp members participated in the course... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-18/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-17/ There were two birthdays to celebrate: https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-17/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-16/ A day like today is actually good. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-16/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-15/ Today is one of the days where we perform routine maintenance on the main generator. It is a 130 kW... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-15/ Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-14/ Today began as usual in the last five days: Warm, moderate wind and total cloud cover. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-14/ Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-13/ Sunday is anyway a short day, so if weather should put a halt to work on the surface, it's the best... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-13/ Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-12/ Weather continues to be really poor. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-12/ Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-11/ If drilling continues at the present rate, then in the next few weeks it will be revealed what the ice... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-11/ Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-10/ We celebrated Sepp’s birthday after dinner, by having a birthday parade while singing songs, and... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-10/ Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-09/ Today the NEEM ice core became member of the exclusive club of multi-kilometer ice cores https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-09/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-08/ Because we were low on fuel due to the need to re-fuel the Skier on Sunday, the 109th graciously offered... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-08/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-07/ Today was great learning day for the new staff, and they caught on well, too. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-07/ Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-06/ Today the new team arrived. 19 left camp and 17 arrived. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-06/ Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-05/ The “old” team could spend Saturday night together an extra time. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-05/ Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-04/ Today weather changed for the better. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-04/ Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-03/ This season we have been unfortunate with weather. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-03/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-02/ Not many weeks ago the volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted in Iceland, disrupting air traffic, even... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-02/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-01/ Today the gas people of the CFA team passed into gases deposited in the ice from the last glacial period,... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-06-01/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-31/ Christian has made an in camp information system. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-31/ Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-30/ After the weekend break drillers always filter the hole to remove ice chips. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-30/ Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-29/ Weather today was absolutely gorgeous. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-29/ Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-28/ The processors in the science trench are learning the art of patience in dealing with the brittle ice.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-28/ Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-27/ As the two most senior drillers, Jakob and Steff, have to leave next week... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-27/ Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-26/ CFA stands for Continuous Flow Analysis... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-26/ Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-25/ The drillers report, that they soon are back on-line... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-25/ Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-24/   The two dome tents were sitting 1.5 m below surface due to... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-24/ Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-23/ Today is one of those days where many things go wrong https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-23/ Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-22/ Today, Mille and her dogs were picked up.  https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-22/ Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-21/ This is the most incredible tale. We expected a plane this morning. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-21/ Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-20/ In the last week we have had visitors. Mille, who is Danish but lives in the U.S., will hopefully be... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-20/ Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-19/ All people in camp are now working in their different positions/jobs. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-19/ Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-18/ Our second flight this flight period arrived today. The plane brought all the rest of the equipment... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-18/ Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-17/ Today was the first day of real drilling. Now 15 m core is waiting in the buffer. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-17/ Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-16/ Things progress at a tremendous rate, however, we cannot begin core processing before we have all equipment... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-16/ Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-15/ All the new people are settling in. Many small tents dot the ground in our tent village https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-15/ Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-14/ Today it happened. Weather cleared up, and we were able to call in a plane. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-14/ Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-13/ The world is white. The snow is white. The air is white. The Sun is nowhere to be seen... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-13/ Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-12/ The bad weather from yesterday did not really leave us today. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-12/ Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-11/ This morning, weather was really doubtful. A low overcast removed all contrast, and we had periods of... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-11/ Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-10/ There is a special atmosphere in camp today. Everybody is anticipating the arrival of 23 people tomorrow.... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-10/ Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-09/ Next week we have planned for two flights. Camp is basically ready to receive the big influx of camp... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-09/ Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-08/ Finally, the PARCA crew made it. This morning they flew South. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-08/ Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-07/ Our colleagues from CIRES Colorado are maintaining their network of automatic weather stations on the Greenland... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-07/ Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-06/ As it is cold now and this cold has arrived suddenly after a few days of warm temperatures, we observe... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-06/ Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-05/ We have worked on many things today. The skiway was groomed in preparation of next week’s flights... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-05/ Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-04/ Today turned out to become really windy. At Noon the mean wind reached 24 knots and wind gusts to 30... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-04/ Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-03/ The morning went as planned but at Noon a Twin Otter suddenly flew over camp. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-03/ Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-02/ After a slow start, enjoying the warmth of the main dome, water in the taps, the dishwasher and... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-02/ Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-01/ Saturday night at NEEM camp is always anticipated with pleasure. It is the evening off https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-05-01/ Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-04-30/   The beautiful weather makes it a lot more easy to open the camp https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-04-30/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-04-29/   Lots of activities are going on in the NEEM camp to get a good start for the season https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-04-29/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-04-28/   First team of the year flew into the NEEM camp today in bright sunshine but low temperatures... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010-04-28/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010_04_19/   Friday 23 of April it was finally possible to arrive to Kangerlussuaq several days later than... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/2010_04_19/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/dummy_2010/ Possible consequences of Icelandic eruption for NEEM put-in. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/uk_diaries_2010/dummy_2010/ Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200