Antarctic Map Folio Series
- Publication
- Antarctic Journal of the United States
- Volume
- 1
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 206
Antarctic Map Folio Series · Version 1
1964Bushnell describes Folio 1, Aeronomical Maps for the Antarctic, as chiefly mapping synoptic ionospheric conditions during the IGY and IGC, when sunspot activity was at a maximum. She states that its maps draw on ionospheric soundings from 28 stations south of 30°S, while the accompanying text briefly explains the sounding method and the significance of the findings.
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This article reviews the Antarctic Map Folio Series published by the American Geographical Society and the progress of Antarctic geographic nomenclature. The folio series aims to summarize current knowledge of Antarctica, covering topics such as ionospheric conditions, ice sheet physical characteristics, and mapping history, with each folio containing maps and explanatory text. In nomenclature, the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names approved 1,031 new names, amended 64, and promoted name simplification, while cooperating with other countries. A new gazetteer, Antarctica, containing approximately 11,500 entries, is forthcoming. These efforts provide a crucial foundation for Antarctic scientific research and international collaboration.
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