News about DML 2021/22 22 Nov 2021 The bedrock can tell how Antarctica has changed Two research projects are participating during this year's Antarctic Expedition DML 2021/22, which the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat organises. One of these projects is looking for answers to how Antarctica will develop in a future warmer climate. Part of the answer lies in bedrock and moving blocks that the ice sheet brought with it. 01 Nov 2021 Expedition will validate satellite measurements of the Antarctic ice sheet Ian Brown, Associate professor in Earth Observation at Stockholm University, leads one of two research groups that will conduct an expedition in Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica, starting in December. The goal is to better understand the uncertainty in satellite measurements of the ice sheet and what it depends on. 25 Oct 2021 "We will continue training in Antarctica" An extensive field course was recently held at Abisko Scientific Research Station as part of the preparations for the Antarctic expedition DML 2021/22. The five-day field course is mandatory for those participating in the expedition. 25 Oct 2021 Wasa has been equipped with living modules for fieldwork The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat has equipped the Antarctic research station Wasa with three living modules. The living modules offer fast protection against weather and wind, a warm sleeping place, the opportunity to heat food and load technical equipment. Show all news