Managers of National Antarctic Programs

该项目提供了在美国的持续支持， 地球物理联盟独立秘书处， 为国家南极管理者理事会服务 MNAP及其南极物流常设委员会， 业务（SCALOP）。 MNAP概念，以提供更有效的 国家管理人员之间的沟通和互动，已经证明 初步取得成功，并在国际上得到认可。 国际科学界，以及 由二十多个国家政府参与。 在美国地球物理学会设立国家南极方案秘书处 事实证明，联盟是有效和有益的。 总的来说， 对多边核方案理事会及其 秘书处与AGU及其包括南极的目标 研究和促进国际合作。 在AGU 任命MNAP执行秘书并提供 办公室设施、文书支助和有关服务及设备 将继续 AGU的位置很好，可以提供必要的 电信沿着计算机、印刷和出版，以及 相关服务。 项目计划还要求AGU处理 各国家管理人员的财政捐款， 根据需要协助安排会议。

This project provides for continuation of support at the American Geophysical Union for the independent secretariat that has been established there to serve the Council of Mangers of National Antarctic Program (MNAP) and its Standing Committee on Antarctic Logistics and Operations (SCALOP). The MNAP concept, to provide for more effective communication and interaction among the national managers, has proven initially successful and has been recognized at the international diplomatic level, by the international scientific community, and also by the more than twenty national governments involved. The establishment of the MNAP secretariat at the American Geophysical Union has proven efficient and beneficial. In general, there has been a positive reaction to the association of the MNAP Council and its secretariat with the AGU and its objectives that embrace Antarctic research and the promotion of international cooperation. At the AGU the employment of the MNAP Executive Secretary and the provision of office facilities, clerical support and related services and equipment will continue. The AGU is well situated to provide the essential telecommunications along with computer, printing and publication, and associated services. Project plans also call for the AGU to process financial contributions from the various national managers and to assist as required with meeting arrangements.