Project Title

Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) Engineering Support for Antarctic Facilities

Summary

Event Number:
T-946-M/S
NSF Agreement

Program Director:
Ms. Carla Haroz

ASC POC/Implementer:
Matthew Erickson / Kevin Jones / Paul Duit / Sheryl Seagraves

Principal Investigator(s)

Ms. Renee Melendy
Renee.D.Melendy@usace.army.mil
US Army Cold Regions Research & Engineering Lab

Location

Supporting Stations: McMurdo Station, South Pole Station
Research Locations: McMurdo Station, South Pole Station

Description

The Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) activities encompass engineering and basic research in support of a variety of projects at both McMurdo Station and South Pole Station. CRREL also provides general engineering analysis for projects at McMurdo Station and South Pole Station. Work to be completed by CRREL under this Engineering Support for Antarctic Facilities.

Field Season Overview

Deployment to McMurdo Station and South Pole Station to interact with NSF representatives, ASC Facilities, ASC Operations, and others to oversee progress on construction projects and facility maintenance executed during the 2023-2024 austral summer season. CRREL will survey the station for potential issues that NSF should consider for future action and will conduct an outbrief with NSF prior to redeployment. The team will prepare regular updates to NSF and the government team on project progress and issues and provide recommendations.

Deploying Team Members