ICEcave - 50 squarefeet of laboratory under the
ice
for longterm camera deployment in packice and direct
observations
the ICEcapsule in front of the
ICEcave with underwater
cameras in the testsite in the BALTIC off KIEL
HOLTENAU
one of the two main windows (40 * 40 cm) with the optical benches
on all sides - some packice with trapped oxygenbubbles - extremely
phytoplankton bloom in the green water
below
From the ICEcave
operating a remotely operated vehicle with
two joysticks, three computers and a
traditional monitor - the
propeller driven vehicle cruises in front of the
two underwater-windows - three additional bullseyes just
above ice-level allow for calibration and sheltered access - the electronics
are open with analysing-boards attached for long term testing and calibration
by the invited technician from Norway - click on the windows to se the
ICEstaion from the air
back to the ICEstation