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Why do you have webcams?

The webcams have been installed primarily as an operational device to assist us in our work.

At times, they may be directed towards a particular location, such as a station building, or towards operational activities such as construction work or shipping operations. At the same time, the webcams happen to be useful to record weather pictures, which we publish on our web pages for general interest.

Wind turbine seen through the webcam at Mawson on 17 August 2004

Wind turbine seen through the webcam at Mawson on 17 August 2004
Photo: AAD

Casey Red Shed and site services as photographed by the webcam on 18 August 2004

Casey Red Shed and site services seen through the webcam on 18 August 2004
Photo: AAD

ANARESAT dome and operations building at Davis 24 February 2004

ANARESAT dome and operations building at Davis 24 February 2004
Photo: AAD