Flights in are ahead of plan with 78 compared to 60 planned. Weather continues to improve so that more pieces of heavy equipment are coming on line. The HF antenna is complete and the transceiver has arrived for installation.
The IceCube population stands at 38 and cargo continues to make its way to the South Pole. Two of the three generators are powering the drill camp. The Tower Operations Structure is in position at Hole #29.
Work is underway to power and heat the Tower Operations Workshop for DOM testing. DOM testers are assisting with the clean-out of the TOW and preparing for work.
Four culverts or trenches have been excavated so far to protect either the drill hose and cable and other cabling.
The Optical Module Labs (OMLs) will be used to test the Digital Optical Modules (DOMs) to make sure they arrived in working condition after their long journey to the South Pole Station.