Antarctic Geophysical Working Group

该奖项支持南极地球物理工作组。极地计划部已经开展了一项新的地球物理研究，目的是在了解南极岩石圈的结构和演化方面取得重大进展。与此同时，南极研究科学委员会（SCAR）专家组正在制定一项穿越南极大陆的大型地质导线计划。美国科学家积极参与这项SCAR计划。南极地球物理工作组将为美国在这些领域的努力和参与旨在了解南极地壳演化与冰盖历史之间关系的国际研究提供一个重点。

This award supports an Antarctic Geophysical Working Group. The Division of Polar Programs has instituted a new geophysical effort aimed at achieving a quantum step forward in understanding the structure and evolution of the antarctic lithosphere. In parallel, the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research (SCAR) Group of Specialists is developing plans for a major geotraverse across the Antarctic continent. U.S. scientists are heavily involved in this SCAR initiative. The Antarctic Geophysical Working Group will provide a focus for U.S. efforts in these areas and for participation in international research aimed at understanding the relationship between Antarctic crustal evolution and ice sheet history.