Call number:
ZSP-201-91/5
In:
CRREL Report, 91-5
Description / Table of Contents:
An analysis of the National Science Foundation's surface vehicle fleet in Antarctica is reported on here. Surface vehicle needs have been determined through interviews of vehicle users, managers and maintainers, and from direct on-site observation. An ideal grouping of vehicle categories is proposed that will address current needs and provide flexibility for the future. Ultimately, recommendations for streamlining and modernizing the NSF Antarctic vehicle fleet are made. Cargo transportation over snow was identified as being in a crisis state. Personnel movement functions for all but traversing are performed adequately at this time, although there is much room for improvement. Brands and models must be selected for some categories of recommended vehicle types. This will naturally follow a more in-depth analysis of candidates and discussions with NSF vehicle managers. A purchasing plan, including a time table, budget, and desired sequence of replacement, must then be formulated and executed.
Type of Medium:
Series available for loan
Pages:
v, 71 Seiten
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Illustrationen
Series Statement:
CRREL Report 91-5
URL:
https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a236142.pdf
URL:
https://hdl.handle.net/11681/9116
Language:
English
Note:
CONTENTS
Preface
Executive summary
Introduction
Regional divisions
Zone A - rock and ice roads
Zone B - local ice
Zone C - traverse
Zone D - ice edge
Zone E - remote field site
Zone F - inland station
Current transportation needs in Antarctica
Future transportation needs
Transportation analysis
Personnel transport
Cargo transport
Summary of analysis
Recommendations for changes to U.S. vehicle fleet
Conclusions and summary of findings
Literature cited
Appendix A: Age distribution of NSF surface vehicles
Abstract
Location:
AWI Archive
Branch Library:
AWI Library
