Project Title

Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) Engineering Support for Antarctic Facilities

Summary

Event Number:
T-946-M/S
NSF Agreement

NSF Contact:
Ms. Carla Haroz

ASC POC/Implementer:
Matthew Erickson / Tammy Abbett / Sheryl Seagraves

Principal Investigator(s)

Ms. Renee Melendy
Renee.D.Melendy@usace.army.mil
US Army Cold Regions Research & Engineering Lab
Hanover, New Hampshire

Location

Supporting Stations: McMurdo Station, South Pole Station
Research Locations: McMurdo Station, South Pole Station

Description

The Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) activities encompass engineering and basic research in support of a variety of projects at both McMurdo Station and South Pole Station. CRREL also provides general engineering analysis for projects at McMurdo Station and South Pole Station. Work to be completed by CRREL under this Engineering Support for Antarctic Facilities.

Field Season Overview

South Pole Station ANT-24-20: One CRREL participant will deploy to South Pole Station to conduct deformation measurements in the utility tunnels in order to monitor closure rates. As tunnel maintenance continues, monitoring points along the tunnel interior and will need to be re-baselined in locations where the walls and ceiling have been disturbed. Participant will also observe the operation and performance of water production and wastewater systems.

McMurdo Station ANT-24-20: Once CRREL participant will deploy to McMurdo Station to interact with U.S. National Science Foundation representatives, Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) FMC (Facilities, Maintenance, and Construction), ASC Operations, and others to oversee progress on construction projects, and facility maintenance executed during the 2024-2025 austral summer season.

Deploying Team Members