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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We acknowledge the Winfred Violet Scott Trust for funding sup-
port in purchasing the OktoKopter and the laser scanner. The
Australian Antarctic Division are acknowledge for providing work-
shop time in constructing the sensor mount. We also acknowl-
edge the considerable help and technical know how of Tony Ve-
ness in design and construction of the sensor mount. Thanks to
Darren Turner for his input and UAV piloting skills.
