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1. en.wikipedia.org › United_States_Antarctic_ProgramUnited States Antarctic Program - Wikipedia

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   The United States Antarctic Program (or USAP; formerly known as the United States Antarctic Research Program or USARP and the United States Antarctic Service or USAS) is an organization of the United States government which has a presence in the Antarctica continent.

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3. www.usap.govUnited States Antarctic Program - The USAP Portal: Science ...

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   May 17, 2024 · The site is designed for the general public, news agencies, academia, and program participants. Topics include News, About the USAP, About the Continent, About USAP Participants, The Antarctic Treaty, Researchers and Science Projects, Science Summaries and Discoveries, Webcams, Slide Shows, Maps, and Opportunities to Participate.

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4. www.nsf.gov › geo › oppU.S. Antarctic Program | NSF - National Science Foundation

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   The National Science Foundation (the U.S. Government agency that promotes the progress of science) funds and manages the program. Approximately, 3,000 Americans are involved each year. The research has three goals: to understand the region and its ecosystems; to understand its effects on (and responses to) global processes such as climate; and ...

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   What is the United States Antarctic Program?

   • The United States Antarctic Program represents our Nation in Antarctica. Carrying forward U.S. goals supporting the Antarctic Treaty, the program strives to encourage international cooperation, maintain an active and influential presence in the region, and continue to conduct high-quality science research, all while sustaining funding efficiency.

   The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - About the Program

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   How does the USAP protect Antarctica?

   • Because Antarctica is one of Earth's pristine, isolated regions, the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties have developed measures to protect the environment and conserve living resources; in response, the United States has created laws and regulations to implement these measures. Anyone participating in the USAP must work within these regulations.

   The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - About the Program

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   What does the US Geological Survey do in Antarctica?

   • The U.S. Geological Survey holds geodetic data that support mapping in Antarctica and administers Antarctic place-name decisions. The Department of State is responsible for formulating foreign policy and providing foreign policy direction in regard to developing and implementing an integrated U.S. policy for Antarctica.

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   What does the Department of State do in Antarctica?

   • The Department of State is responsible for formulating foreign policy and providing foreign policy direction in regard to developing and implementing an integrated U.S. policy for Antarctica. This includes conducting foreign relations regarding Antarctica and adjudicating legal matters related to interpreting and implementing the Antarctic Treaty.

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6. www.usap.gov › abouttheusapThe USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - About ...

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   The United States Antarctic Program represents our Nation in Antarctica. Carrying forward U.S. goals supporting the Antarctic Treaty, the program strives to encourage international cooperation, maintain an active and influential presence in the region, and continue to conduct high-quality science research, all while sustaining funding ...

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_WGeorge W. Gibbs Jr. - Wikipedia

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   Gibbs Point, a rock point on the Antarctic Peninsula, the most northern area of Antarctica, was named for African-American Antarctic explorer George W. Gibbs Jr. on September 2, 2009. [5] [7] On that date, the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( U.S. Board on Geographic Names ) confirmed the place name in Antarctica for Gibbs as the first ...

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9. www.usap.gov › aboutusapparticipantsThe USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - About ...

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   Funds and manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP); supports scientific research and oversees the cooperative efforts of a civilian contractor, the military, and several federal agencies. National Science Foundation. Office of Polar Programs. Geosciences Directorate. 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite W7100. Alexandria, VA 22314.

10. future.usap.gov › foundation-of-aimsBackground of AIMS | United States Antarctic Program

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    The Antarctic Infrastructure and Modernization for Science (AIMS) project is one of the initiatives of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) United States Antarctic Program’s (USAP) major capital investment effort to support the United States' world-class science program in Antarctica.