Development of a Remote Station Architecture
McMurdo Station,
Antarctica
1. ABSTRACT
The growth of scientific stations in remote regions can be characterized as expediently planned constructions, phased over many years. Construction and transportation costs, logistics, energy and time will frequently mandate permanency to any structure constructed at a station. The first buildings erected will often remain monuments to the first presence at the site. However, their use may change greatly from their original intent, as pilot stage shelters for initial explorations.
This paper describes the phases of development that McMurdo Station, Antarctica underwent, the problems that have occurred from improperly planned construction and how the design development of a new building type since 1984 has resolved these issues. Specific aspects of the new building solution have the potential for practical application to building needs in remote regions other than Antarctica.
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Table of Contents
1. Abstract
2.
Preface
3. Location
4. Historic Background
5. The International Geophysical Year
6. The United States Antarctic Research Program
7. The Engineering Manual for McMurdo Station
8. The Holmes & Narver Ten Year Master Plan
9. The Replacement Science Facility
10. Final Design of the Replacement Science Facility
11. Bibliography
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