Chinese Journal of Polar Research

Chinese Journal of Polar Research ›› 2021, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (1): 156-166.DOI: 10. 13679/j.jdyj.20200021

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U.S. Arctic research big science program and its progress during 2013—2019

Liu Wenhao1, 2, Zheng Junwei1, Zhao Jidong1, Yang Zongxi3   

  1. 1 Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China;
    2 University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China;
    3Development and Research Center, China Geological Survey, Beijing 100037, China
  • Received:2020-03-23 Revised:2020-05-30 Online:2021-03-31 Published:2021-03-26

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Abstract:

The Arctic region is rich in resources and has great strategic significance. Currently, many countries, and notably the United States, have deployed big science programs aimed at laying the foundations for their future Arctic strategies. Therefore, China needs to thoroughly understand the content of the major science programs of key countries in the Arctic region. To provide support for China's research deployment in the Arctic region, this study analyzes the main content and implementation process of the U.S. Arctic Research Plan FY2013–2017 and Arctic Research Plan FY2017–2021. We identify future targets and emerging directions, and summarize the main characteristics of U.S. Arctic research big programs.

Key words: Arctic, big science programs, U.S., strategic planning