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A Strategic Vision for NSF Investments in Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research (Paperback)
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Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientific research has produced a
wide array of important and exciting scientific advances. Spanning
oceanography to tectonics, microbiology to astrophysics, the
extreme Antarctic environment provides unique opportunities to
expand our knowledge about how our planet works and even the very
origins of the universe. Research on the Southern Ocean and the
Antarctic ice sheets is becoming increasingly urgent not only for
understanding the future of the region but also its
interconnections with and impacts on many other parts of the globe.
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) provides U.S.
researchers with broad access to the continent and its surrounding
ocean. A Strategic Vision for NSF Investments in Antarctic and
Southern Ocean Research identifies priorities and strategic steps
forward for Antarctic research and observations for the next
decade. This survey presents a decadal vision for strategic
investments in compelling research and the infrastructure most
critical for supporting this research. This report makes
recommendations for high-priority, larger-scale, community-driven
research initiatives that address questions poised for significant
advance with the next decades. This report also outlines a roadmap
through which the vision and these priorities can be met. Table of
Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Opportunities and
Challenges of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research 3 Suggested
Research Priorities for the Coming Decade 4 Foundations for a
Robust Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research Program References
Appendix A: Committee Member Biosketches Appendix B: Statement of
Task Appendix C: Overview of Outcomes from the Report: *Future
Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean* (NRC,
2011a) Appendix D: Overview of Outcomes from the Report: *More and
Better Science in Antarctica Through Increased Logistical
Effectiveness* (BRP, 2012) Appendix E: Schedule of Outreach
Sessions Held to Gather Community Input for This Study Appendix F:
Speakers at the Committee Meetings Appendix G: Acronyms
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