Winterover scientists in Antarctic Astrophysics
Abstract
Astronomy in Antarctica is largely carried out in winter, and so winterover scientists are required to run the instruments. A winterover appointment is a unique opportunity for a scientist, but brings challenges for both the scientist and the larger instrument team. We give a brief review of how winterovers work and their experiences. Although recent projects have required less support from winterover scientists, we believe that they will be a feature of Antarctic astronomy and astrophysics into the future.
- Publication:
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Astrophysics from Antarctica
- Pub Date:
- January 2013
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2013IAUS..288..186T
- Keywords:
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- Winterover Scientists;
- Instrumentation