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This site contains a lot of information! Too much for a casual browse or quick stroll down memory lane. So, I’ve decided to simplify by providing some highlights.<\/p>\n

Palestine, TX 2013<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\nAt long last, SPIDER is ready to deploy to the field. The first step is the mission readiness review in Palestine, TX<\/a>. The full system integration and testing was quite challenging, and consumed most of the summer.Highlights<\/a>.
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Antarctica 2012-2013<\/a><\/h3>\n

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\nAfter a couple years of data analysis and instrument upgrades, BLAST was ready to fly again. So, the team returned to Antarctica<\/a> for a very successful flight. I was around for less of this campaign. Highlights<\/a>.
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Antarctica 2010-2011 (McMurdo and South Pole Station)<\/h3>\n

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\nThis campaign saw me in the field for three months from 22 Oct, 2010 to 23 Jan, 2011. Primarily I was at McMurdo Station, Antarctica<\/a> for the maiden flight of BLAST-Pol<\/a>. After that, I got to spend a week at the south pole working on Keck<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So far I have compiled two quick sets of highlights:<\/p>\n