| Title | Assessment of non-fossil fuel energy and waste minimisation research opportunities for Antarctica New Zealand |
| Author | Bodger, P.S. |
| Author Affil | Bodger, P.S., University of Canterbury, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Source | Terra Nostra (Bonn), Vol.2004-5, p.29- 39, ; XI SCALOP symposium, Bremen, Federal Republic of Germany, July 28, 2004, edited by H. Gernandt, S. El Naggar and M. Kunz- Pirrung. Publisher: Alfred-Wegener-Stiftung, Bonn, Federal Republic of Germany. ISSN: 0946- 8978 |
| Publication Date | 2004 |
| Notes | In English Ant. Acc. No: 84677. GeoRef Acc. No: 287483 |
| Index Terms | logistics; Antarctica--McMurdo Station; Taylor Valley; Antarctica; Cape Bird Hut; conservation; Lake Hoare; McMurdo Station; Ross Island; Scott Base; waste management |
| Abstract | Antarctica New Zealand (AntNZ) has identified a need for energy systems that are not reliant on fossil fuels, and field waste minimisation solutions. A visit was made to Scott Base and relevant NZ field sites, and US McMurdo Station and US Antarctic Program (USAP) field stations to better understand the issues and identify areas in which the College of Engineering at the University of Canterbury (UC) could provide solutions through research projects. Overall, an impression has been gained that significant consideration has already been given to the use of renewable resources for electricity generation, in the form of wind power and solar energy, especially at the USAP field sites. There are already working schemes that are in place and they are effective. There exists both immediate and longer term opportunities for AntNZ to adopt the use of these technologies to achieve their aims. There are also a number of schemes associated with water supply and waste treatment and minimisation. In a manner similar to the use of non-fossil fuel energies, a study of these can be undertaken and alternatives considered. The programme has shifted to the University of Canterbury where a number of projects have been initiated to address specific requirements for Scott Base and existing fixed site AntNZ field stations, and to look at designing modular systems for mobile stations for use in the field. In addition, more extensive considerations are being made towards reducing fossil fuel use and waste minimisation at the USAP McMurdo station. |
| Publication Type | conference paper or compendium article |
| Record ID | 63000216 |