Information Exchange Under
Articles III and VII(5) of the
ANTARCTIC TREATY
United States Antarctic Activities
Modifications of Activities Planned for 2001-2002
VIII. Transportation and Comms
VIII. Transportation and Comms
Section VIII of Modifications of Activities Planned for
2001-2002 details additions and deletions to the number
and type of transportation facilities, and changes to
proposed projects that affect communications equipment
used within the Antarctic Treaty area.
Surface, Marine, and Air
Transportation Vehicles
McMurdo Station
Delete
Track Loaders
Personnel Carrier
3
7
Trucks, Pickup
5
Add
Front End Loaders
Personnel Carriers
2
16
Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
Add
Tractor Crawler
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September 3, 2002
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Information Exchange Under
Articles III and VII(5) of the
ANTARCTIC TREATY
United States Antarctic Activities
Modifications of Activities Planned for 2001-2002
VIII. Transportation and Comms
Van
Pick-up
1
1
Description of Communications Facilities
McMurdo Station
No significant changes are noted.
South Pole Station
Tested Iridium data link.
Palmer Station
The earth satellite installation will be completed in July 2002.
Description of Airfields
No significant changes are noted.
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Arlington, Virginia 22230
September 3, 2002
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