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1. Telespirometry in Antarctic conditions [TELESPIROMETERY_ANTARCTICA]
Respiratory symptoms based on programmable questions. Recorded in Summer at sea level, on the field and inside the base and at CONCORDIA Station on the Plateau. Spirometry is an easy way to evaluate ...


2. IPY-100 - Polar Field Stations and IPY History: Culture, Heritage, Governance (1882-Present) [GB-NERC-BAS-PDC-00471]
Field stations have been through one of the most salient and tangible features of IPYs since 1882-83 and through to the coming IPY 2007-08. Field stations, and the scientific expeditions that created ...


3. DISCOVERY-OEM: Ocean Ecosystems and Management [GB-NERC-BAS-PDC-00513]
Maintaining long-term food security in a changing environment is one of the greatest challenges to the sustainable exploitation of the Earth System, including its oceans. The well publicised collapses ...


4. The Atlas of Canada - Printed Maps and Scanned Map Archive [Canada_CCRS_NatlAtlasPrMaps]
The Atlas Map Collection provides coverage of the entire Canadian landmass. This collection contains base maps, maps of the National Atlas of Canada, 5th edition and other thematic maps prepared by ...


5. U.S. Census Grids (Summary File 3), 2000 [CIESIN_SEDAC_USCG_SF3]
U.S. Census Grids (Summary File 3), 2000 contain grids of demographic and socioeconomic data from the year 2000 U.S. census in ASCII and geotiff formats. The grids have a resolution of 30 arc-seconds ...


6. Compendium of Environmental Sustainability Indicator Collections: Complete Collection, Version 1.1 [CIESIN_SEDAC_CESIC_COMPLETE_V11]
The Compendium of Environmental Sustainability Indicator Collections contains 426 indicators for 239 countries from five major environmental sustainability indicator efforts: the 2006 Environmental ...


7. Psychosocial study of human adaptation to living in Antarctica, PSICOANTAR II, Project Number 37, 2002-2004 [CDA_AR_PSIC_PSYCOSOCIAL_PROCESS]
En Espanol: Estudio Psicosocial de los procesos de adaptacion en grupos humanos en Antartida. Este Proyecto a realizarse durante los anos 2002 al 2004, estudia los procesos de adaptacion personal ...


8. US ITASE-99-1 ice core (Research Funded by NSF OPP) [US_ITASE-99-1]   PARENT DIF
Sub-annually resolved ice core chemistry data from various sites on the Antarctic Ice Sheet were obtained from 1999 to 2008 during the US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (US ITASE) ...


9. A digital repository of voyage, station, flight and traverse reports completed as part of the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP, ANARE). [Reports_AAD]
This repository contains a collection voyage reports, station reports and traverse reports completed as part of the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP), previously known as the Australian National ...


10. Archaeological excavation at Punta Negra, Livingston Island [157-93_04]
Three rock shelters corresponding to the period of 1820-1830 were excavated during this study. One shelter was shown to be a fire place, one shown to be shoe storage, and the last shown to be a ...


11. Archaeological excavation in Cora beach, Desolation Island [157-93_06]
A survey of Cora beach was conducted and resulted in the finding 3 sealer settlements and one from the beginning of this century. A recollection of superficial cultural material together with the ...


12. Authentication of aboriginal remains in the South Shetland Islands [026-82_01]
In 1972 the biologist, Dr.Victor Ariel Gallardo, recovered benthonic samples from the bottom of Admiralty and Chile Bay, in the South part of King George Island, for biological purposes. During ...


13. Climate and the Classic Maya Civilization Slide Set [G02096]
For over a decade, archaeologists have been trying to unlock the mystery surrounding one ancient society's collapse of the Classic Maya. Did human-induced sociopolitical or ecological change cause ...


14. Historical Archaeology in the "Cuatro Pircas" Site on the Northern Coast of King George Island [026-82_02]
A superficial collection of materials, archaeological excavation and a map of the stone structure of the historic camp named "Cuatro Pircas" ("Four Structures") was performed. The glass, metallic, ...


15. Historical Resource Exploitation in the Arctic and Antarctic [Historical_Resource_Exploitation_Avango_IPY10_NL]
LASHIPA is a historical-archaeological research project, started within the framework of the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-09 (see http://ipy.arcticportal.org/). The objectives of the project ...


16. Historical archaeology of Madera Beach, Cape Shirreff [157-93_03]
Half of a rectangular structure and 3 small deposits used for multiple purposes (grain storage, fire place) corresponding to the period 1820-30 were excavated during this study.


17. Historical archaeology of Yamana Beach, Cape Shirreff [157-93_01]
Archaeological excavation of three rock-shelters in Yamana beach, Cape Shirreff, Livingston Island, corresponding to the period 1820-1823.


18. Lore and Law: Sense of Place, Sense of Right and Pro-Environmental Behaviour of Support and Science in the Antarctic [K073_2009_2012_NZ_1]
The principal objective of this study is to investigate environmentally responsible decision-making by human beings in the Antarctic. Specifically, it will identify decision factors about human behaviour ...


19. Mood states by month at 5 Antarctic research stations [Cross]
The data was obtained from 217 men and women who spent an austral winter at one of five stations (South Pole, Maitri, Great Wall, Vostok, and Arctowski)between 1992 and 2000 and includes ...


20. Ohio State University/American Polar Society Polar Oral History Project [OSUAPS_Polar_Oral_History]
The Polar Oral History Program is administered by The American Polar Society and The Ohio State University's Byrd Polar Research Center Archival Program and funded by the National Science ...


21. One on one interviews with Scott Base personnel (staff, scientists, management, etc) investigating perceptions of Antarctic heritage [K073_1998_2000_NZ_2]
During two visits to Scott Base, the New Zealand Antarctic Research base in the Ross Dependency, semi-structured, one-on-one interviews were conducted with personnel at Scott Base including winter ...


22. Psychological data from Scott Base winter staff surveys of incidents and their effect on mood while working and living in Antarctica [K073_1998_2000_NZ_1]
The occurrance of the 'third quarter' phenomenon - a downturn in mood occurring shortly after the midpoint of isolation - may be the result of different types of incidents and events that occur at ...


23. Psychological data from Scott Base winter staff surveys of mood to assess the occurrence of the 'third quarter' phenomenon on people living and working in Antarctica [K073_1996_1997_NZ_1]
The apparent 'third quarter' phenomena in polar missions where low points in mood and morale are experienced just past mid-season were investigated. A prestudy assessment was conducted on the winter ...


24. Psychological data from scientists in the field and support staff at Scott Base to understand the social and psychological aspects of ethical decision making (environmental protection vs work tasks) [K073_2004_2006_NZ_1]
Antarctica is a pristine and fragile environment. People working there need to balance the need for environmental protection against the demands of their task while they are on the ice.The social ...


25. Psychological interview data of expectations and perceptions and mood data from people working and living in Antarctica [K073_2000_2002_NZ_1]
The effects of expectations regarding living and working at Scott Base was investigated with the main aim to examine the impact of mismatches between expectations and perceptions on the mood of personnel ...


26. Psychological surveys and interviews of visitors to Antarctica over three phases of their journey [K073_2003_2004_NZ_1]
Visitors to Antarctica (Ross Sea Region) were examined via survey and questionnaires over three phases of their experience; 1) anticipation of the visit, 2) during the on-site visit and 3) upon return ...


27. Survey of the San Telmo vessel remains [157-93_05]
Under a joint project between Chile and Spain, submarine and surface surveys were conducted, in the Cape Shirreff area, to search for the Spanish vessel San Telmo. The San Telmo was lost in September ...


28. A CD snapshot of Heard Island data from 1901-2002 held by the AADC [Heard_data_snapshot_1901-2002]
The CD was produced by the Australian Antarctic Data Centre for distribution to Heard Island expeditioners in the 2003/2004 season. The CD contained all publicly available data held by the Australian ...


29. Report from the 1985 ANARE expedition to Heard Island [Heard_Island_Report_1985]
Report of the 1985 A.N.A.R.E to Heard Island. This document contains the following scientific reports: Zoology - elephant seals, fur seals, General Zoology - leopard seals, fish, insects, birds; Botany ...


30. HANPP Collection: Human Appropriation of Net Primary Productivity (HANPP) by Country and Product [CIESIN_SEDAC_HANPP_CPROD]
The Human Appropriation of Net Primary Productivity (HANPP) by Country and Product portion of the HANPP Collection contains tabular data on carbon-equivalents of consumption by country and by type ...


31. AAD publications database [AAD_Publications]
This database is a catalogue for the list of publications held by the Australian Antarctic Division. The database is available online at the URL given below. In some cases, pdf downloads are available, ...


32. Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions 1947 to 1966 - Double sided map [ANARE_Expeditions_1947-1966]
A double sided map titled Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions 1947-1966 was published in 1989. It included details on Phillip Law and the history of Australians in Antarctica and all ...


33. IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) Observed Climate Change Impacts Database [CIESIN_SEDAC_IPCC_OBSERVED]
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessement Report (AR4) Observed Climate Change Impacts Database contains observed responses to climate change across a wide range of systems ...


34. Archaeological Investigation of Sealing Sites at Heard Island [AAS380]
A report and images taken as part of ASAC (AAS) project 380 - Archaeological Investigation of Sealing Sites at Heard Island. Taken from the report: From November 1986 to January 1987 the authors ...


35. Deterioration studies, archaeological investigations and structural assessments of Mawson's Huts (Cape Denison) [ASAC_2283]   CHILD DIFs
This record is concerned with the measurement of deterioration processes affecting historic sites. Temperature and relative humidity data were collected from sensors inside Mawson's Huts. The data ...


36. Heard Island 1986-1987 Scientific Expedition Report [Heard_86-87_Report]
Heard Island Expedition, 16 November 1986 to 21 January 1987, report written by Rod Ledingham, Officer in Charge. Taken from the report: The 1986-87 expedition was the second in a series of three ...


37. IMAGEAntarctica Database - A Catalogue of Antarctic Images by the Australian Antarctic Division [DB_IMAGEAntarctica]
The IMAGEAntarctica catalogue contains records of images held in the Australian Antarctic Division's Multimedia Image Library. The material predominantly depicts Australia's presence and activities ...


38. Polar Open Forum for junior and high school children [NIPR_IPY_POF_JR]
The International Council for Science (ICSU) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) are planning an International Polar Year (IPY) in 2007~2008 to mark the 50th anniversary of the International ...


39. ANARE History and Timeline documents [ANARE_History_Timelines]
Four documents - Winter expedition list (1948 - 1994), Index of ANARE News items (1988 - 1995), Aviation timeline (1911- 2000) and a master timeline (1929 -1994) Winter expedition list - produced ...


40. Landsat TM and MSS data from Eurimage [EURIMAGE_LANDSAT]
Eurimage distributes, in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, Landsat data received at the following European Space Agency (ESA) ground receiving stations: Fucino ...


41. Topographic Map Indexes for all United States and Antarctica; USGS [EARTH_LAND_USGS_Topo_Map_Index1]
Topographic Map Indexes for all States is a series of indexes and order forms of standard and special maps available from the U.S. Geological Survey as well as an index to the National ...


42. US ITASE-00-1 ice core (Research funded by NSF OPP) [US_ITASE-00-1]   PARENT DIF
Sub-annually resolved ice core chemistry data from various sites on the Antarctic Ice Sheet were obtained from 1999 to 2008 during the US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (US ITASE) ...


43. US ITASE-00-2 ice core (Research funded by NSF OPP) [US_ITASE-00-2]   PARENT DIF
Sub-annually resolved ice core chemistry data from various sites on the Antarctic Ice Sheet were obtained from 1999 to 2008 during the US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (US ITASE) ...


44. US ITASE-00-3 ice core (Research funded by NSF OPP) [US_ITASE-00-3]   PARENT DIF
Sub-annually resolved ice core chemistry data from various sites on the Antarctic Ice Sheet were obtained from 1999 to 2008 during the US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (US ITASE) ...


45. US ITASE-00-4 ice core (Research funded by NSF OPP) [US_ITASE-00-4]   PARENT DIF
Sub-annually resolved ice core chemistry data from various sites on the Antarctic Ice Sheet were obtained from 1999 to 2008 during the US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (US ITASE) ...


46. US ITASE-00-5 ice core (Research funded by NSF OPP) [US_ITASE-00-5]   PARENT DIF
Sub-annually resolved ice core chemistry data from various sites on the Antarctic Ice Sheet were obtained from 1999 to 2008 during the US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (US ITASE) ...


47. US ITASE-00-6 ice core (Research funded by NSF OPP) [US_ITASE-00-6]   PARENT DIF
Sub-annually resolved ice core chemistry data from various sites on the Antarctic Ice Sheet were obtained from 1999 to 2008 during the US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (US ITASE) ...


48. US ITASE-00-7 ice core (Research funded by NSF OPP) [US_ITASE-00-7]   PARENT DIF
Sub-annually resolved ice core chemistry data from various sites on the Antarctic Ice Sheet were obtained from 1999 to 2008 during the US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (US ITASE) ...


49. US ITASE-01-1 ice core (Research funded by NSF OPP) [US_ITASE-01-1]   PARENT DIF
Sub-annually resolved ice core chemistry data from various sites on the Antarctic Ice Sheet were obtained from 1999 to 2008 during the US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (US ITASE) ...


50. US ITASE-01-2 ice core (Research funded by NSF OPP) [US_ITASE-01-2]   PARENT DIF
Sub-annually resolved ice core chemistry data from various sites on the Antarctic Ice Sheet were obtained from 1999 to 2008 during the US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition (US ITASE) ...


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