SURVEY OF ANTARCTIC WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES, PRACTICES, AND PROBLEMS

Abstract

Low temperature conditions initiate physical, biological, and chemical changes in the environment. These, in turn, pose significant problems in the design, construction, and operation of facilities for the distribution of water and for the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste. In addition, remoteness is a sizeable problem in the South Polar Region. Distance greatly slows the rate at which material can be supplied for the purposes of construction, maintenance, and repair. As a result, logistics problems assume unusually significant proportions. The need for simple systems is paramount. A survey of water supply and waste disposal problems at existing United States stations in the Antarctic is presented. Problem areas are identified, and potential research and development efforts are suggested.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0617533

Entities

People

  • Neil L. Drobny

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Contamination
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Health Services
  • Liquids
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nuclear Power Plants
  • Sanitary Engineering
  • Sanitation
  • Sea Water
  • United States
  • Waste Water
  • Water Supplies

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