This graph shows the number of projects (by science program) that the U.S. Antarctic Program will support in Antarctica during 1998-1999. Technical support includes maintenance and upgrade of such equipment as the UV monitors at McMurdo and Palmer Stations and other projects like ice core drilling at Siple Dome. The table below shows the number of projects by science program and location. The "McMurdo Station and vicinity" count includes projects in the McMurdo Dry Valleys and at Cape Roberts.