NSF Headquarters in Antarctica
February 12, 1994
After that, we went and visited "the chalet", the NSF headquarters in
Antarctica. Outside, it looked like a little A frame ski lodge, maybe.
Inside, it looked pretty much the same: wood construction with a narrow
spiral staircase going up and several offices on each side, a good coffee
stand, etc. Here we were greeted by the NSF senior administrator, who
answered our questions about the NSF activities in Antarctica.
The NSF chalet
Between the Chalet and McMurdo Sound, we saw the monument to Admiral Byrd.
Monument to Admiral Byrd
Nearby, the helicopters waited on their pads for use in the field.
Helicopter waiting to fly (facing away from camera)
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The NSF chalet
Monument to Admiral Byrd
Helicopter waiting to fly (facing away from camera)