Antarctica




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On June 11, 2005, I met Nick Powell at a ham radio event in Colorado Springs. Turns out that Nick works for Raytheon Polar Services Company (RPSC), the contractor that supports logistics and facilities management at the various Antarctic stations. The following photographs are courtesy of the National Science Foundation (NSF), Raytheon Polar Services Company (RPSC), and Nick Powell, amateur radio callsign NH6ON / KC4AAA.

US and Australian Antarctic bases

Close up of South Pole Station

Satellites in use at South Pole. Unlike the "good old days" today these folks have 11 hours of satellite illumination. Internet and direct dial telephone service.

Antarctic landmass elevations

The old main entrance at South Pole Station

South Pole Station antenna field.

Nick Powell at the South Pole

Radio Buildings

Aerial view of McMurdo Station

South Pole Station

South Pole Marisat GOES Terminal