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11
2022
Palmer Pier Construction UnderwayNew Pier Will Increase the Ability to Support Scientific Research on the Station and Antarctic Peninsula Apr
22
2021
New Pier to be Constructed in 2021-2022 at Palmer StationThe National Science Foundation is moving ahead with plans to rebuild the pier at Palmer Station, its research facility on Anvers Island, Antarctica. The new pier will be more than three times larger than the current one, extending farther out from the station into deeper water to allow the mooring of larger ships. Feb
26
2019
Modernization of NSF's Logistics Hub in Antarctica Ready to Move ForwardThe National Science Board (NSB) has authorized the National Science Foundation (NSF) to move forward with the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) project. AIMS is planned as a 10-year undertaking to overhaul McMurdo Station into an energy- and operationally efficient platform from which to support world-class science. Dec
19
2018
"Sources Sought" for Replacement of Pier at Antarctica's Palmer StationNSF seeks information about eligible firms capable of performing construction services at Palmer Station. Aug
31
2018
Palmer Pier Upgrade in Final Planning StagesThe National Science Foundation (NSF) will make a major upgrade to the pier at the U.S. Antarctic Program's Palmer Station, located on Anvers Island on the Antarctic peninsula. Jul
05
2018
Construction Begins on Information Technology and Communications Primary Operations Facility at NSF's McMurdo Station, AntarcticaNSF has authorized Reston, Va.-based Leidos Corp., its prime Antarctic contractor, to begin construction on a new facility that will house upgraded and centralized network operations and telecommunications at McMurdo Station, the nation's flagship research complex on the southernmost continent. Mar
31
2017
VIDEO: Launching a New Era of Small Boating at Palmer StationThe first of two Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) was launched earlier this month at Hero Inlet at NSF's Palmer Station. The RHIBs are specifically built to directly support multidisciplinary scientific sampling efforts. Their operational range is 20 miles, a ten-fold increase compared to existing inflatables. Apr
07
2016
A New Runway for McMurdo Station is NamedA soon-to-be completed runway at McMurdo Station, which will allow the continuous operation of wheeled aircraft to bring in passengers and cargo to support the National Science Foundation-managed U.S. Antarctic program, will be named "Phoenix Airfield", NSF officials said today. Jun
13
2013
NSF Releases Plan to Guide Development of its Largest Antarctic Research StationThe National Science Foundation (NSF) has released a master plan for updating its largest Antarctic research station, McMurdo, on Ross Island, that will, among other goals, increase energy efficiency, along with logistical and resource efficiency... Mar
25
2013
NSF Responds to Panel's Suggestions for Improving Antarctic Science and LogisticsThe National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a summary response to the recommendations of an external panel of experts that was charged with advising the agency on how to improve and streamline its logistical capabilities to more efficiently support world-class Antarctic science in coming decades... Jun
02
2009
Improved Data Communications for South Pole ScienceNew science data communications capability enables the NSF to share exciting results of its science programs with the public ...
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