Dudeney Nunataks

The Dudeney Nunataks are a group of nunataks extending for about seven and a half miles north to south and three miles west to east and forming part of the Sweeney Mountains in southern Palmer Land in the British Antarctic Territory. The highest pount in this group is Mount Edward.

These outcrops are 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.

Location

• Location map: 75°10’30"S, 69°35’30"W

References

• Gazetteer and Map of The British Antarctic Territory: Dudeney Nunataks