USAP Continental Field Manual 2027 Version

USAP Continental Field Manual (2027)

The USAP Continental Field Manual brings together decades of first-hand field experience in Antarctica with the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). You may view the entire book by opening the link, or select individual chapters and sections utilizing the links below.

USAP Continental Field Manual (10.1MB)

Chapters

1. Front Cover and Table of Contents

   • Front Cover
   • Table of Contents

2. Program Information

   • U.S. National Science Foundation Introduction
   • Emergency Management
   • Emergency Response Guidelines
   • Field Emergency Planning
   • USAP Operational Risk Management
   • Emergency Response Planning
   • Survival Bags

3. Environmental Policies

   • Policy and Designations
   • Antarctic Specially Managed Areas
   • Antarctic Specially Protected Areas
   • Historic Sites and Monuments
   • Visitor Site Guidelines
   • ACA Permits
   • Specimen Collection and Permits
   • Environmental Training
   • Wildlife
   • Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
   • Non-native Species
   • Sample Site Markings and Equipment Installation
   • Spill Prevention, Cleanup and Reporting
   • Waste Management
   • Environmental EOS Report

4. Risk Management

   • Hazards and Risks
   • RM Process
   • Practical RM in the Field
   • Positive Work Environment
   • Rest and Duty Cycles
   • Lifting and Carrying
   • Staying Warm
   • Clothing
   • Sleeping in the Field
   • Staying Found
   • Hygiene

5. Communications

   • Regional Travel
   • Radio and Phone Best Practices
   • Field Camp Communication
   • Communication Devices
   • VHF Radios
   • inReach Devices

6. Field Camp Operations

   • Overview
   • Field Planning
   • Camp Put-In
   • Site Selection
   • Camp Layout
   • Shelters
   • Camp Medical
   • Drinking Water
   • Fire Protection
   • Field Camp Daily Tasking
   • Camp Takeout
   • Hut Tasking
   • On Return to McMurdo

7. Field Gear

   • Predeployment
   • Stoves
   • Heaters
   • Sleds
   • Snowmobiles
   • Honda Generator
   • Mini Portable Field Power Systems

8. Aircraft and Cargo

   • Cargo Requirements
   • Fixed Wing Support
   • Helicopter Support
   • Retrograde of Samples

9. Weather and Sea Ice

   • Antarctic Weather
   • Forecasting
   • Weather Observations in the Field
   • Sea Ice Assessment
   • Sea Ice Cracks
   • Sea Ice Travel and Work

10. References

    • SOAP Note
    • Emergency Incident Worksheet
    • Form 3803
    • Knots
    • Common Conversions of Measure
    • New Zealand Daylight Savings Time - Zulu Time Conversions
    • Temperature Conversions
    • Wind Chill Chart
    • Maps
    • Glosary