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Perspectives on science and life in the United States Antarctic Program

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Perspectives on science and life in the United States Antarctic Program

    The Fire Department

    The Fire Department

    The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: The Fire Department. Even on a continent without any trees, fire is a big concern. The dry, windy conditions mean that if left alone, a spark could get out of control quickly. (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

    The Search and Rescue Team

    The Search and Rescue Team

    The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: The Search and Rescue Team. Safety is the top priority for the U.S. Antarctic Program. Before anyone arrives on the continent, plans are set up to keep everyone safe in the harsh Antarctic environment. (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

    Field Support and Training

    Field Support and Training

    The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: This Episode: Field Support and Training. Despite its hazards, hundreds of scientists venture to Antarctica to study its unique features. Through careful planning, in-depth training, and mindful supervision the FS&T team make sure that even when scientists are at a remote site, they're out of harm's way. (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

    Fuels

    Fuels

    The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: Fuels. In Antarctica, scientists conduct cutting edge research on a harsh and barren continent. It's no easy task, but to help make it happen the U.S. Antarctic Program employs small army of support staff to get these researchers the supplies they need, transport them to where they need to go and keep them safe throughout. (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

    The South Pole Traverse

    The South Pole Traverse

    The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: The South Pole Traverse. In Antarctica, scientists conduct cutting edge research on a harsh and barren continent. It's no easy task, but to help make it happen, the U.S. Antarctic Program employs small army of support staff to get these researchers the supplies they need, transport them to where they need to go and keep them safe throughout. (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

    Research Associates

    Research Associates

    The Antarctic Sun is taking a behind-the-scenes look at the workers and what they do to make science at the bottom of the world possible. This Episode: Research Associates. Even scientists need a hand sometimes. At the U.S. Antarctic Program's three research stations, research associates are there to help collect data and keep experiments running, even when the research teams aren't there themselves. (https://antarcticsun.usap.gov)

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