Adygine Research Station
Location
Adygine Research Station is situated in Northern Tchein-Shan on the northern slope of the Kyrgyz mountain range and in the National Nature Park Ala-Aracha. The study area is a glacier-moraine complex lying at an altitude of 3400 – 4200 m a.s.l.
History
The station was built in 2008. The building of the station has been designed as the letter ‘A’ and has the dimensions 6.5 × 7 m. The station can accommodate six-eight persons. All energy for running the station is mostly generated by a wind turbine unit and solar panels.
Research
Monitoring of lakes: Changes in lake size, shape, and water level are monitored. All changes in morphology of moraine dams are also monitored. Meteorological observations: Two weather stations are installed in the study area. One is situated near the building at lake level and the other above the glacier at an elevation of 3830 m a.s.l. Glaciological studies: Monitoring of glacier retreat and changes in its volume. Hydrological studies: Hydrological research is an integral part of the monitoring of the development of lakes and their inflows and outflows. Other investigations: In addition to studies carried out by station staff, the station is also open to Kyrgyz and foreign scientists as a platform for different types of research.
Biodiversity
The climate near the station area is polar to sub-polar. The area consists of tundra with mosses, lichens, and unique flowers, even red listed species. The fauna consists of e.g. wild goats, yaks, and snow leopard (irbis).
Human Presence
The station is located only 40 km from the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek city.
Climate
Access
Bishkek airport can be reached by air in 40 minutes. From Bishkek, the research station can be reached by car through the main Ala-Archa valley (40 km). The last nine km to the station is by trail either on foot or on horseback.
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