Welcome to the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) web portal. Funded by the U.S. Government’s National Science Foundation (NSF), the USAP supports scientific research in an effort to understand the Antarctic region and its ecosystems; to understand its effects on (and responses to) global processes such as climate; and to use the region as a platform to study the upper atmosphere and space. The USAP also publicly provides research results and news in order to enhance basic knowledge and educational resources pertaining to Antarctica.
The extraordinary events and diverse people that make up the United States Antarctic Program.
The purpose of the USAP, Antarctic policies, conservation, and international cooperation.
Find out about Antarctica, one of the most unique and beautiful places in the world.
Details about the agencies that participants work for in conducting and supporting scientific research.
Antarctica is a continent that will forever be used for peaceful purposes. Read about the countries involved.
Take a look at South Pole construction, ice-breaking ships, Dinosaurs on Ice, satellite images, and much more.
Visit the U.S. interagency Web portal for International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008.
Jobs & Opportunities
Read about employment opportunities with all of the different agencies involved in the USAP, and find out which area of work is right for you ...
Antarctic Photo Library
The Antarctic Photo Library has hundreds of photos from science to scenery, people to wildlife, to help you discover or reminisce about the amazing adventures ...
USAP.gov is the U.S. Government’s official web portal for the U.S. Antarctic Program, which is managed by the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs - 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 755 Arlington, VA 22230
Content Curator: Webmaster, Raytheon Polar Services Company NSF Official: Winnie Reuning, Office of Polar Programs Last Updated: October 6, 2005 Contact Information
