https://cdn.earthdata.nasa.gov/conduit/upload/5182/KeywordsCommunityGuide_Baseline_v1_SIGNED_FINAL.pdf 23.8 2026-04-29T10:52:37.449Z https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/KeywordViewer/scheme/providers/4691ab21-60a1-4b7b-8750-602fd9b308a0 JP/MEXT/NIPR The National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) has two majortasks. The first is to promote and conduct comprehensivescientific research in various disciplines in the polarregions. The second is to administer the scientific programs ofand provide logistic support to the Japanese Antarctic ResearchExpeditions (JARE). To plan, implement and accomplish thesetasks both in Japan and in Antarctica, NIPR cooperates withdomestic and foreign universities and research organizations.Research programs at NIPR are grouped into five basicdisciplines: (a) upper atmosphere physics, (b) meteorology,glaciology and oceanography, (c) earth sciences, includinggeology, geomorphology, solid earth geophysics and meteorites,(d) marine and terrestrial biology, and (e) polar regionengineering. The research activities of NIPR scientists in Japanand in the Antarctic and Arctic regions, facilities to supporttheir work, and the administrative system are briefly introducedin this booklet for visitors to NIPR. The NIPR's doors are opento polar scientists and engineers from all over the world whowish to engage in cooperative research.Website: 'http://www.nipr.ac.jp/'[Summary provided by NIPR.]