Study of the Required Psychological Characteristics of Humans Regarding Insertion into the Antarctic Environment and their Application

The human behavior index of adaptability to the social mean and environment, and different personality characteristics of each crew member at the scientific Antarctic base, Artigas, were studied. The main goal of this project is to establish some parameters to improve the selection of personnel.

Improvement in the selection process is aimed at elaborating a Profile of the Antarctic Man, which will allow a better adaptation and resistance of the person to the isolating environment of Antarctica and enhance his family's welfare during his stay. Hopefully, It will also minimize the factors of incidence that could be harmful for said assignment .