Section VIII of Modifications of
Activities Planned for 2002-2003 details additions and deletions to the
number and type transportation facilities, and changes to proposed
projects that affect communications equipment used within the Antarctic
Treaty area.
McMurdo Station
Delete
|
Carrier, Personnel and Cargo (tracked and wheeled) |
16 |
|
|
Forklift, warehouse |
1 |
|
|
Tractor, crawler |
3 |
Add
|
Tractor, crawler |
6 |
|
|
Personnel Carriers |
16 |
Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
Add
|
Wheeled Loader |
1 |
|
|
snowmobiles |
9 |
Delete
|
Personnel Carrier |
16 |
Description of Communications Facilities
McMurdo Station
The Iridium upgrade for the McMurdo/South Pole data link was not completed and has been rescheduled for the 2003-2004 season.
South Pole Station
No significant changes are noted.
Palmer Station
No significant changes are noted.
Description of Airfields
No significant changes are noted.
