Robots and their place in Antarctica

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Thesis discipline
Science
Degree name
Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies
Publisher
University of Canterbury
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Language
English
Date
1999
Authors
Noble, Nicola
Abstract

Antarctica is a scientific laboratory and provides some of the most unique conditions on earth. It is therefore a valuable source of information and investigation. The newest, best and most powerful pieces of equipment are used and tested in Antarctica, providing information enabling LIS to learn and expand our wealth of knowledge to lead us into the next generation. In the past, robots have been used in Antarctica for both scientific and space purposes. Scientifically, they can provide a means for observing and collecting technical data remotely and have the added benefit that they can operate all year round. Their use in Antarctica also extends beyond the realms of earth to outer space where Antarctivd serves as a perfect testing ground for new and improved exploratory equipment. Antarctica is a scientific laboratory and provides some of the most unique conditions on earth. It is therefore a valuable source of information and investigation. The newest, best and most powerful pieces of equipment are used and tested in Antarctica, providing information enabling LIS to learn and expand our wealth of knowledge to lead us into the next generation. In the past, robots have been used in Antarctica for both scientific and space purposes. Scientifically, they can provide a means for observing and collecting technical data remotely and have the added benefit that they can operate all year round. Their use in Antarctica also extends beyond the realms of earth to outer space where Antarctivd serves as a perfect testing ground for new and improved exploratory equipment.

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