Polar Research Board Annual Report 1988 and Future Plans

The 'Polar Research Board Annual Report 1988 and Future Plans' provides a comprehensive overview of the activities and objectives of the Polar Research Board, a unit within the National Research Council's Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources. Established in response to the U.S. Antarctic Program and the International Geophysical Year, the Board advises on polar research, addressing both Arctic and Antarctic regions. It serves as the U.S. National Committee for the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. The report details the Board's 1988 activities, including subgroup studies and standing committee efforts, and highlights the importance of polar research in scientific and national policy contexts. The intended audience includes policymakers, researchers, and institutions involved in polar science.