Technical Progress Survey - Byrd Station, Antarctica

Abstract

A technical survey was conducted at Byrd Station, Antarctica, in December 1965. The purpose of the survey was to obtain information on current construction problems and design adequacy in the undersnow camp. The survey showed the camp to be in generally good condition with most systems functioning well. Areas in greatest need of improvement include summer tunnel cooling, control of surface air entry and circulation, increased water production and improved maintenance on systems for surface venting of combustion gases and noxious fumes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0684416

Entities

People

  • C. R. Hoffman

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antarctica
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cold Regions
  • Combustion
  • Cooling
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Ducts
  • Engineering
  • Exhaust Pipes
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Gases
  • Generators
  • Heat Energy
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Walls

Readers

  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design