brr

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brr is a support staff member with a keen interest in Antarctic infrastructure and sharing anecdotes from daily life at McMurdo Station and Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.

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Support staff Antarctic Infrastructure Specialist

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Antarctic infrastructure Support staff anecdotes

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2024-07-22 •

After 8 months post-Antarctica, the author is looking for new job opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area or Denver. They have a background in IT and infrastructure, with a keen interest in clean energy and electrical grids. T...

2024-06-08 •

The blog post discusses the water infrastructure at the South Pole, focusing on how fresh water is produced and wastewater is handled. It compares the water systems at McMurdo Station on the coast to the challenges faced at the in...

2024-05-31 •

The blog post discusses the challenges of using the Internet in bandwidth-constrained environments like Antarctica, specifically focusing on the author's experience at McMurdo Station and the South Pole. It highlights the limitati...

2024-01-18 •

The author recounts their journey from the South Pole to McMurdo Station, then to Christchurch, New Zealand, and finally back home to San Francisco after spending 446 days in Antarctica. They reflect on the transition from the iso...

2024-01-13 •

The blog post discusses the station opening at the South Pole, the first flight of the season, and the departure of winterover Polies. It details the process of mobilization flights, resupply of fresh food, turnover of staff, and ...

2024-01-10 •

The author recounts their experience redeploying from Antarctica after 14 months, transitioning from the dark depths of South Pole winter to the vibrant world of New Zealand. They describe the process of preparing the station for ...

2023-08-21 •

The blog post discusses the electrical infrastructure at the South Pole, focusing on power generation, fuel management, and emergency systems. It highlights the use of fossil fuels, alternative energy solutions, and the transporta...

2023-08-13 •

The blog post discusses the challenges of dealing with snowdrifts at the South Pole station during the winter, including the need to dig out ramps to access buried structures and the effort required to clear snow buildup.

2023-08-06 •

The blog post discusses the concept of pressure altitude at the South Pole Station, highlighting the significant difference between physical altitude and perceived altitude due to atmospheric compression. The author explains how n...

2023-07-23 •

The blog post explores the fascination with routine activities and infrastructure in extraordinary contexts, specifically focusing on the everyday realities of life at the South Pole Station. It delves into the significance of sig...