Italian engagement in Antarctica

Abstract Following Italy's accession to the Antarctic Treaty in 1981, the Italian Parliament made provision for a six-year programme of Antarctic research, to be administered by the Ministry for University and Scientific and Technical Research. The programme, Progetto Antartide, centres on a pe...

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Published in:Polar Record
Main Authors: Manzoni, M., Zucchelli, M.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1991
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Antarctic
The Antarctic
Gerlache
Gerlache Inlet
Antarc*
Antarctica
Antartide
Polar Record
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247400012249
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247400012249
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Summary:Abstract Following Italy's accession to the Antarctic Treaty in 1981, the Italian Parliament made provision for a six-year programme of Antarctic research, to be administered by the Ministry for University and Scientific and Technical Research. The programme, Progetto Antartide, centres on a permanent scientific station at Gerlache Inlet, installed in 1986–87 for a staff of up to 60. Chartered ships, helicopters, snow vehicles and heavy transport aircraft provide logistic support for a substantial scientific and field programme, ranging widely from the base, the scope and extent of which is likely to increase.

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