Report from the 2021 Antarctic Subsea Cable Workshop National Science Foundation Posted November 12, 2021 In June 2021, the National Science Foundation funded an Antarctic Subsea Cable Workshop to address questions around the value and feasibility of deploying a new optical fiber submarine cable system that would supply high-speed internet connectivity to McMurdo Station. The workshop found that overall, there was substantial community enthusiasm for such a project. Additionally, issues were identified for further review and research. The participants shared a general willingness to continue engaging with NSF should the project proceed. Read the full report of the 2021 Antarctic Cable Workshop here and check out a summary on Twitter.
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