Title  : Packet radio tests, Lake Fryxell
Type   : Antarctic EAM
NSF Org: OD / OPP
Date   : January 09, 1991
File   : opp93014



                                       DIVISION OF POLAR PROGRAMS
                         OFFICE OF SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
                                                     202/357-7766
MEMORANDUM

   Date:  January 9, 1991

   From:  Environmental Officer, DPP

Subject:  Environmental Action Memorandum (Satellite Packet Radio
            Tests at Lake Fryxell)

     To:  Files S.7 (Environment)




During the 1990-1991 research season, the Naval Support Force
Antarctica (NSFA) was asked to participate in Satellite Packet
Radio Tests from an antarctic location.  NSFA's proposal for
participation indicated that the Lake Fryxell Field Camp could
serve as the location of the tests and the proposal initially
appeared to indicate that possible construction or significant
increases in personnel at the site might be a result of such
participation.

The Environmental Officer tasked the Electronics Engineer with
learning about the extent and requirements of the proposed tests
at Lake Fryxell.  The Electronics Engineer was briefed by NSFA's
Communications Department and it was learned that:

o  one additional person will reside at the camp for a period of
   7-10 days; and

o  the activity consists of operating a radio and will be
   confined to the existing camp structures.

The activity is not expected, therefore, to result in significant
impact to the environment at the camp.



                                Sidney Draggan

cc:  Safety, Environment and Health Officer, DPP
     Electronics Engineer, DPP