Jason's Antarctic Journal


University of Hawaii Researcher Dr. Jason Link is making his second trip down to Antarctica. He was a member of Washington University's 2001 TIGER Antarctic Balloon Flight which flew for 31.8 days, setting a new ballooning duration record. He came to UH in July of 2003 and is excited to return for a second time. While down in Antarctica Jason will be keeping a journal of the experience which will be posted here.

In addition two members of the TIGER team who ANITA is payloading with are keeping journals - Dr. Eric Christian of NASA Goddards Space Flight Center and Graduate Student Lauren Scott of Washington University.


November 13
November 15
November 18
November 21
November 23
November 27
November 30
December 02
December 07
December 11
December 13
December 17-18
December 25
December 29
January 1