He began his career at Southampton University ( 1966 - 1979 ) and then moved to the British Antarctic Survey ( 1979 - 1990 ) , where he became Director of Physical Science .
In 1977 he was a British finalist in a selection process for European astronauts .
finalist began finalist 's career at Southampton University ( 1966 - 1979 ) and then moved to the British Antarctic Survey ( 1979 - 1990 ) , where he became Director of Physical Science .
In 1977 he was a British finalist in a selection process for European astronauts .