Dave Wattam
Head of Polar Operations
Biography
Dave joined BAS in 2001 and is currently the Head of Polar Operations. He is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of BAS’ global operational programme including ships, aircraft, research stations, supply chain logistics and field programmes.
Research interests
Collaborations
van der Kroef, D., Noor, L., Shears, J., Wattam, D.. (2014) Dirck Gerritsz Laboratory at Rothera Research Station: A Highly Successful UK-Netherlands Polar Collaboration. In: Proceedings of the COMNAP Symposium, Auckland, August 2014, 15-27.
Publications from NERC Open Research Archive
2018
Noor, Liesbeth H.W., van der Kroef, Dick A., Wattam, David, Pinnock, Michael, van Rossum, Ronald, Smit, Marck G.., Brussard, Corina P.D.. (2018) Innovative transportable laboratories for Polar science. Polar Record, 54 (). pp. 10.1017/S0032247418000050
2022
BAS’ 2021-2022 field season has ended
News 27 May, 2022
RRS Sir David Attenborough collaborates with cruise ship
News 11 February, 2022
2019
Construction of new wharf begins as first frame is lowered into place
News 13 March, 2019
Digging begins in construction of new Antarctic wharf
News 14 January, 2019
2012
New Laboratories arrive at Rothera Research Station
News 3 April, 2012
- Member, UK Delegation to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM)
- Deputy Manager, National Antarctic Programme (DMNAP), Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP)
- UK National Point of Contact, Forum of Arctic Research Operators
- UK National Point of Contact, Dronning Maud Land Air Network (DROMLAN)
- Member, Netherlands Polar Programme Science Steering Commitee
- Member, UK Scientific Diving Supervisory Committee