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Dudeney Nunataks

Id 140166

Feature type: Nunatak

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This name originates from United Kingdom. It is part of the and the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica.

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A group of nunataks extending about 12 km N-S and 5 km W-E, including Mount Edward and forming part of the Sweeney Mountains, Southern Palmer Land. Named for physicist Dr John Dudeney (b. 1945). He joined British Antarctic Survey in 1966 and wintered at Faraday Station in 1967 and 1968, including as Base Commander 1968. Research scientist in the field of ionosphere & magnetosphere physics, including roles as research leader, Head of BAS science division and Deputy Director, to 2006. Chief Officer for solar-terrestrial and astronomical research for the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research from 1992 to 1994. UK representative to the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programmes and a member of the UK delegation to the Antarctic Treaty, 1999 to 2005. Awarded the Polar Medal in 1976, 2nd clasp in 1995, and OBE 2004. The name extends an established naming theme of atmospheric physicists in the Merrick Mountains to the west and Sky Hi Nunataks to the north-west.

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Named for physicist Dr John Dudeney (b. 1945). He joined British Antarctic Survey in 1966 and wintered at Faraday Station in 1967 and 1968, including as Base Commander 1968. Research scientist in the field of ionosphere & magnetosphere physics, including roles as research leader, Head of BAS science division and Deputy Director, to 2006. Chief Officer for solar-terrestrial and astronomical research for the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research from 1992 to 1994. UK representative to the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programmes and a member of the UK delegation to the Antarctic Treaty, 1999 to 2005. Awarded the Polar Medal in 1976, 2nd clasp in 1995, and OBE 2004.

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