United States Antarctic Program USAP

The USAP Summary and Background outlines the basic goals and rationale behind conducting research in Antarctica, and how science projects are aligned with the USAP’s goals to expand fundamental knowledge of the region, to foster research on global and regional problems of current scientific importance, and to use the region as a platform or base from which to support research.

The Summary and Background is provided in its entirety and individual sections on the National Science Foundation website:

USAP Summary and Background Home Page
Sections:

Reasons to Perform Antarctic Research
Season Project Highlights
Construction Highlights
Environmental Protection and Waste Management
Personnel, Camps, and Stations
Support Operations
United States Antarctic Policy and Achievements
National Science Foundation (mission, organization, activity, and budget)
Aircraft and Supply Ship Operations