=====Station Structure=====
> Seeing the station for the first time was wild. They say it's an engineering masterpiece of steel and fibreglass. The only way I can describe it is that it's a chain of dark blue octagons, with a big red one at the centre. Not that it doesn't //all// look pretty big when you're standing in the snow staring up at it, up there on its legs and all.\\
> Inside, it's generally sleek and compact, which makes sense, although I can't say I'm not a fan of the huge central area that has a bunch of chairs and tables---oh, and two massive windows, so you can sit and stare out at miles and miles of ice, if you want to, I guess.\\

APERIS is made up of six connected modules. Each module has hydraulic legs with ski feet, which raise the station as snow builds up beneath it over time.

The modules are built to be able to detach from one another and be pulled by heavy duty vehicles to a new location if necessary, although this is an operation that requires as lot of resources and preparation.

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====Sleeping Module====
The sleeping module contains compact quarters with bunk beds and limited personal storage. The module can snugly house a maximum of around 50 people at one time.

====Command Module====
The command module contains the station's communications deck and a medical area.

APERIS' main communication system is a VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) satellite system, which allows for worldwide voice and data transmission, as well as internet access.

APERIS also makes use of HF (High Frequency) radio to communicate with field parties over relatively long distances.

====Living Module====
The living module contains the communal area, used for dining, socialising and station meetings. The large windows on either side allow for an expansive view of the Ronne Ice Sheet. 

This module also contains the kitchen, food storage, and the library, which has computers. 

====Generator Modules====
The generator modules contain power generators and additional storage which holds the standard kinds of equipment required for Antarctic expeditions. This includes:
  * Specialised camping equipment for overnight expeditions
  * HF field radios, which after being properly set up at a location can facilitate communication with APERIS
  * VHF (Very High Frequency) field radios, used for short-range communication between members of field parties

====Science Module====
The science module contains an environmental monitoring deck and a lab stocked with equipment for various kinds of scientific analysis.

====Additional Resources====

APERIS has an external garage which has a snow plough and number of Sno-Cats and snowmobiles at its disposal. 

Sno-Cats have a larger capacity (comfortably fitting eight people), but are heavier and only reach a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour. Snowmobiles have a much smaller capacity (max. two people), but are lighter and reach a maximum speed of 60 miles per hour.

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