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USA and Antarctica
last update: Oct 27, 2010 11:03 AM
Here you can find information about the USA and their activities in Antarctica, including USA policies and US Antarctic history.
U.S. POLICY FOR ANTARCTICA
Taken from the historical document of 1994: Facts About The US Antarctic Program
U.S. Antarctic Resource Center (USARC)
At the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Reston,Va., USARC maintains the most comprehensive national collection of Antarctic maps, charts, satellite images, and photographs produced by the United States and other member nations of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR). Its holdings include maps and charts from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Uruguay.
United States Antarctic Program
Maintained by the Raytheon Polar Services corporation which provides science, operations and maintenance support to the Antarctic Program of the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs. Gives information on Antarctic Program services, marine operations, participant guide, planning summaries, as well as links to adult and elementary-level education, history, maps, and general information.
USGS Atlas of Antarctic Research
Describes ongoing and past projects. Provides a common base for displaying research results and data collected. Intended primarily as a tool for Antarctic researchers.
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…"
