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International Polar Year Resources

The world's 4th observance of International Polar Year takes place March 2007 to March 2009. Last conducted in 1958, this year promises to bring new and exciting research and discovery on the Arctic and Antarctic regions. These resources provide more information on the International Polar Years of the past and present:

Websites:

International Polar Year

A comprehensive website on IPY created by the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

U.S. Committee to the International Polar Year

The U.S. National Academy of Sciences appointed the U.S. National Committee to facilitate U.S. participation in IPY. This site includes information on how you can get involved.

International Heliophysical Year

The IHY builds on the precedents of the International Geophysical Year and previous International Polar Years by promoting the collaborative study of heliophysical processes.

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) web pages:

• NOAA Arctic Theme
• NOAA Activities in Support of the
  International Polar Year
• NOAA Data and Images from the First IPY in 1881-1884

Last updated 1/26/07