Antarctic Research Vessel- Modifications 2001-2002 Section 11, Refuges

Link to 2003-04 Modifications to USAP Plans
Link to 2003-04 USAP Plans


Section XI of the Modifications of Activities Planned for 2003-2004 notes changes to existing refuges and survival caches in the McMurdo area as well as deactivated camps and stations elsewhere on the continent.

The following changes to these facilities occurred during the 2003-2004 season:

Tamseis Camp

 

Position:

81° 39.14'S, 122° 35.27'E

Camp was completely removed and all remaining cargo was retrograded to McMurdo Station during the  2003-2004 field season.

Onset D Camp

 

Position:

80° 45.65'S, 125° 47.60'W

Camp was completely removed and all remaining cargo was retrograded to McMurdo Station during the  2003-2004 field season.

Siple Dome Camp

 

Position:

81° 39'S, 149° 04'E

Camp winterized for the season. One Jamesway remains standing.  Equipment and cargo have been staged for retrograde.

Byrd Surface Camp

 

Position:

80° 01'S, 119° 32'E

Camp winterized for the season. One Jamesway remains standing. Food, fuel and survival equipment are on site. All permanent structures have been removed from the camp.        

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