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McMurdo
last update: Oct 08, 2008 05:10 PM
Nationality: USA
Basic Information
Location: (77°50'53"S, 166°40'06"E)
Completed: 1956
Radio Sign: KC4USV
History
Ross Island was discovered by by James Clark Ross (also Ross Sea and Ross IceShelf) in 1841. McMurdo Sound is named after Lieutenant Archibald McMurdo, an officer on the ship Terror. More recent history has seen McMurdo as the main Antarctic station for the US since 1955, and is the hub of all US activity during the summer season.
Science
McMurdo conducts many scientific programs including, Biological, Physics, Underwater Studies, Ice core studies and many more.
Weather
Other Info
McMurdo is primarily a logistics center in the summer months with over 1000 people and more than 100 structures including a harbor, an airport (Williams Field), and a helicopter pad.
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