Subject to the successful testing of the UMTHOMBO WOMLILO prototype unit at SANAE and IEE approval at the 2008 Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Washington the third phase of the project will be the remote Field Installation and Research Expedition (I-TASC FIRE) in 2008/2009 code named Operation LADOMIR.
The remote Field Installation component of the expedition will involve the deployment and operational readiness testing of the LADOMIR Renewable Energy Remote Polar Research Base at the chosen location. LADOMIR will be configured to accommodate a crew of six (three scientists and three support staff) and enable the planned remote field research programs to be completed during the SANAP IPY Antarctic summer season of 2008/2009. The UMTHOMBO WOMLILO prototype module will remain in place at SANAE IV to provide systems orientation and safety training for incoming LADOMIR-bound crews.
The remote Field Installation component of the expedition will involve the deployment and operational readiness testing of the LADOMIR Renewable Energy Remote Polar Research Base at the chosen location. LADOMIR will be configured to accommodate a crew of six (three scientists and three support staff) and enable the planned remote field research programs to be completed during the SANAP IPY Antarctic summer season of 2008/2009. The UMTHOMBO WOMLILO prototype module will remain in place at SANAE IV to provide systems orientation and safety training for incoming LADOMIR-bound crews.
