Challenges and Developments in Antarctic Science Infrastructure
Challenges faced in the Antarctic research community include strict population limits at the South Pole, reduced logistics support, and operational constraints. The Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) project is expected to impact scientific research, with discussions on budget allocations and frustrations regarding the current state of infrastructure and operations in Antarctica. Additionally, updates on the Askaryan Radio Array (ARA) deployment and future station plans are highlighted.
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Support Landscape at Pole ARA Collaboration Meeting Madison, Wisconsin Jim Haugen July 23, 2015
Ill start with the conclusion Not great
Challenges Population, people Strict adherence to max 150 at Pole. Summer camp long closed. IceCube restricted to 6 max for first time, no negotiation. The little stuff> no socks or underwear this year provided, travel to CHC has no flexibility, McM inspections, etc. ASC turnover has erased years of built-up trust Flights Last C17 mission is end of November, end of cargo lift. NO PAX between CHC and McM from Dec 17 to Jan 4 this year. About 70 Herc missions scheduled between McM and Pole (old IceCube days - ~280) Cargo Earlier delivery to Port Hueneme required to meet C17 changes. Reduced cargo personnel at Pole. Equipment support Reduced operators at Pole. IceTop Snow management stopped. Focus on cost reduction - $ / operating hour
My two cents Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization for Science (AIMS) will start to impact science. $3M in Polar FY16 request. Perhaps a $500M MREFC project. It seems that Antarctic science has turned into a zero sum exercise at the NSF (at least for now) A high level of frustration by all parties at Pole. The universal first response from ASC: Is it in the SIP?
ARA prototype Testbed 2010 (surface detector in operation since Jan 2011) Askaryan Radio Array Deployed ARA3 stations (in operation Jan 2013) Stations to complete ARA10 Planned Stations For ARA37 A10 A9 A8 A7 South Pole IceCube Testbed South Pole Station A1 A3 A6 A 2 Skiway A4 A5 2 km
