Section VIII of Modifications of
Activities Planned for 2001-2002 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
|
Track Loaders |
3 |
|
Personnel Carrier |
7 |
|
Trucks, Pickup |
5 |
Add
|
Front End Loaders |
2 |
|
Personnel Carriers |
16 |
Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station
Add
|
Tractor Crawler |
2 |
|
Van |
1 |
|
Pick-up |
1 |
Description of Communications Facilities
McMurdo Station
No significant changes are noted.
South Pole Station
Tested Iridium data link.
Palmer Station
The earth satellite installation will be completed in July 2002.
Description of Airfields
No significant changes are noted.
