According to him, the reason the Chilean government set up its base in Antarctica had a strong political nature.
Studying the climate and environment of Antarctica is not the main purpose.
“Antarctic winters are beyond imagination. No matter how close Chile is to Antarctica, there is no way to get there in winter. You can’t even look at fresh vegetables. If we had a hydroponic plant, things would be different. This is why I want to set up a hydroponic plant. Is this enough to explain?”
As he said, winter in Antarctica is beyond imagination.
During the winter, there is a polar night phenomenon that lasts only at night. The coldest temperatures drop below minus 90 degrees Celsius.
I could understand Benjamin’s mind.
It is the heart of the captain who thinks about the health of the crew.
Then our captain came.
Captain Dogi Kim asked Benjamin.
“If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be okay to suggest it to the Chilean government? We also suggested to the government to install a salad container.”
“Like the Korean government, the Chilean government is not interested in the Antarctic base crew. To be honest, I have already made a suggestion to the Chilean government.”
“How is it?”
Captain Kim Do-gi opened his eyes wide and asked.
“It was graciously ignored.”
“That’s why I wanted to meet Mr. Kim Deok-myeong.”
Captain Dogi Kim looked into Benjamin’s eyes and said. Benjamin smiled bitterly and nodded.
It was already past evening.
Captain Kim Do-gi looked at his watch and said that we should talk again next time.
Benjamin spoke modestly about the hydroponic plant he wanted.
He seemed to be trying not to offend him.
Captain Kim Do-gi sent the Chileans back and told me and Jang-woo Lee.
“It’s late today, so please stop sleeping.”
* * *
I returned to the dorm with Lee Jang-woo. I couldn’t sleep easily.
Jang-Woo Lee also seemed to have a lot of thoughts.
he asked me carefully.
“What do you think of Captain Benjamin’s words?”
“What do you mean?”
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“It’s tempting.”
I said with a smile.
“It is of the same mind. But will it be okay? Captain Kim Do-gi looked a bit uncomfortable.”
“First, let’s just think about our work. The reason I came to Antarctica is to install salad containers at the Daehan base.”
The day started again. I spurred the installation of the salad container with Lee Jang-woo.
I forgot to capture the whole process on camera.
The internal environment of the salad container was checked.
The internal temperature is 18 degrees and the relative humidity is 68%.
The concentration of carbon dioxide was also maintained at 350 ppm.
This is possible because 20cm thick urethane is attached to the inside of the salad container.
It minimizes heat loss and creates an optimal environment for growing crops.
Replaced the broken air pump as well.
After finishing the replacement work, Lee Jang-woo asked.
“How about solar panels?”
“I’d rather not install it first.”
“Isn’t it better to use solar power?”
“I think just connecting to the generator and UPS would be enough.”
I asked the engineer who manages the generator to connect the salad container to the UPS.
If the UPS was connected, there was no problem in supplying power even if there was a power outage.
The reason why solar panels are not installed is because of the Antarctic blizzard blizzard.
‘Blizzard’ is a huge snow storm that exceeds 20 meters per second. It is a strong wind blowing from the ice caps, which are permanent ice and snow. He also recorded a maximum of 50 metres.
In a snow storm, the solar panels could be blown away in an instant.
“Kim Deok-myeong, can you see me?”
Captain Dogi Kim found me.
His eyes were red and bloodshot because he hadn’t slept.
I went into the office with him.
“A request from the Chilean captain yesterday.”
Dogi Kim brought up Benjamin’s story. A look of concern was evident.
“It is true that the Chileans are helping us a lot.”
Captain Dogi Kim started by saying that installing salad containers at the base in Daehan was the first priority.
He said that Captain Benjamin’s request would be difficult.
It was an expression of my will that it was impossible even if I asked for it.
It was the expected reaction.
I received survival training with Kim Do-gi. He was a staunch principled.
Besides, he wasn’t wrong. There was no room for objection.
“It could be a good opportunity for Kim Deok-myeong, but it’s a pity.”
“I have no regrets. I came here to install salad containers at the Daehan base.”
“Thank you for thinking that way.”
I thought the opportunity would come again.
I focused on the container installation work.
Lee Jang-woo did not bring up the story either.
We stuck to working on salad containers.
Except for the time to eat, I concentrated on my work.
He even split his free time to work.
It was to prepare for when the opportunity came.
Lee Jang-woo followed me without complaint.
The seeds planted in the seedling board sprouted.
The seedlings were transplanted into the salad container.
Time passed as quickly as a growing salad.
Green leaves sprouting on butterhead and caipira.
The day for harvesting the salad was getting closer.
* * *
A siren sounded while working.
Lee Jang-woo asked with a serious expression.
“What’s going on?”
I looked up at the sky. It was a cloudless sky, but it felt ominous.
“Let’s go inside first.”
All crew members working outside entered the base.
Inside the base, people were busily moving.
“What happened?”
“The expedition crew are isolated.”
“Isolation?”
The crew who went on a glacier expedition met a snow storm.
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It seems that a blizzard blizzard came to the base as well.
A bitter blizzard was hitting the base.
As time passed, the momentum grew stronger.
It’s the biggest snow storm I’ve seen since I came to Antarctica.
At that moment, the wind speed seemed to exceed 30 meters.
I immediately ran to the master’s room.
Deputy Commander Doh Sang-hyun was panicking in the office.
asked him
“How about Captain Dogi Kim?”
“I haven’t come back yet.”
Captain Dogi Kim was also one of the crew members who went out to explore the glacier.
Commander Doh Sang-hyeon was replacing Kim Do-gi.
Do Sang-hyun has a confused face. He said he was a commander, but he had no experience yet.
It reminded me of how I struggled with my strength even when I was receiving survival training.
I asked in a tone that was as calm as possible.
“Have you contacted the crew?”
“Yeah, we kept talking.”
“Are you okay?”
“Well, communication is bad because of the blizzard.”
“Then why can’t we contact you?”
Do Sang-hyun nodded his head without saying a word.
Communication is down.
For the safety of the crew, all preparations had to be made.
“Are there helicopters at Daehan base?”
I knew that there were emergency helicopters at the base in Daehan.
Rescue operations are now impossible. I couldn’t move quickly.
We had to be prepared when the weather calmed down.
“The helicopter is not available at this time.”
“Why?”
“I’m going into maintenance a few days ago.”
You can’t stand still without a helicopter.
“Then we ask another base to cooperate with the helicopter.”
“Helicopter… yo. this?”
There are people who stop thinking when they panic. your head will be paralyzed.
Do Sang-hyun is in such a state now.
I didn’t take my eyes off his eyes.
“Isn’t the closest base to the Korean base the Chilean base?”
“As you said, the Chilean base is the closest.”
“I think it would be a good idea to ask the Chilean base for cooperation. When the weather calms down, we can start a rescue operation.”
“All right.”
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Only then did Do Sang-hyun come to his senses.
He moved quickly.
* * *
Commander Doh Sang-hyeon requested cooperation from the Chilean base.
The Chilean base said it would be dispatched as soon as the blizzard was over.
The snow storm did not subside easily.
I just couldn’t help but wish it would pass quickly.
Lee Jang-woo asked with a worried face.
“Are the crews safe?”
“There will be no problem with Captain Kim Do-gi.”
I trusted Captain Kim Do-gi. He puts the safety of his crew first.
The experience of Antarctica was not the only one.
Then one of the crew shouted.
“Blizzard has stopped!”
looked out As he said, the snow storm had subsided.
A full-scale rescue operation began.
Deputy Commander Doh Sang-hyun selected a rescue team.
There were also operators who had to protect the base unconditionally. Except for them, a rescue team was formed.
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Me and Lee Jang-woo were also selected for the rescue team.
Rescue teams were transported by trailer.
The destination is the place where the crew members were studying glaciers together with Captain Kim Do-gi.
Helicopters were seen flying in the sky.
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Members of the Chilean base also began rescue operations.
“This is where glaciers are studied.”
I got off the trailer and looked around. The glacier drilling was covered in snow.
There was still a tiny bit of snow.
He was wearing goggles-shaped sunglasses, but it was difficult to secure his vision because of the powder.
I felt like I was in the middle of a white desert.
“Jangwoo, you have to move slowly.”
They were moving in pairs. They were tied together by a string tied around their waist.
It is to be prepared for any contingency.
The crew members in distress were nowhere to be seen.
“Where the hell did you go?”
Lee Jang-woo looked around and said.
Everyone seemed to be somewhere to escape the blizzard.
The search operation continued non-stop.
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Not everyone gave up hope.
Contrary to the hearts of people, time passed carelessly.
The sun was already setting.
“Now we must return to the base.”
Commander Do Sang-hyeon shouted to the crew.
As he said, we had to go back to the base.
The safety of the rescue team was also important.
By the time we got to the base, the walkie-talkie on the trailer came on.
Commander Doh Sang-hyun picked up the radio.
“I am going in now.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the good news came.
“The captain and crew have arrived safely.”
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Captain Kim Do-gi and his crew were unharmed.
Captain Kim Do-gi’s coping ability played a part in making everyone safe.
Captain Kim Do-gi expected Blizzard and tried to return to the base. But the strong Antarctic winds did not wait for them.
Captain Dogi Kim turned and moved to a safe area.
It was a place where rocks were gathered like ancient megalithic structures.
The crew hid there and waited for Blizzard to pass.
The snow storm stopped, but problems arose. A huge mountain was created in the place where Blizzard passed. It is a white mountain made of snow. The snowballs piled up enough to change the terrain.
The road was blocked, and the crew was isolated there.
It was also the reason why the Korean base rescue team could not find them.
A helicopter from a Chilean base found them.
If I hadn’t looked down from the sky, I wouldn’t have been able to find it.
Fortunately, no crew member was seriously injured.
* * *
Do-gi Kim’s office.
Deputy Commander Doh Sang-hyun entered the office.
Captain Dogi Kim was putting a steam pack on the back of his foot.