Princess Elisabeth
Princess Elisabeth Antarctica - PEA Belgian Polar Secretariat
Location
Princess Elisabeth station was built on Utsteinen Ridge, at the foot of the Sør Rondane Mountains, Dronning Maud Land. The station is located 200 km inland.
History
In 2007–2008, Belgium constructed a new research station in Antarctica. This station replaces the former Belgian Roi Baudouin base, built in 1958 at Breid Bay in Dronning Maud Land that closed in 1967. The Princess Elisabeth station is built 173 km inland from the former Roi Baudouin base.
Research
Various research, including climatology, biodiversity, glaciology, geology and geophysics are conducted at Princess Elisabeth. In addition, the station is also a test platform for sustainable technologies.
Biodiversity
The station’s natural environment is that of a high plateau (25 km) with a continental Antarctic climate. The station sits in the vicinity of a mountain range and a Petrel colony.
Human Presence
Science and logistic hub for field expeditions.
Climate
Scientific Facilities
Equipment
Aethalometer, Nephelometer, Laser Aerosol Spectrometer, TSI CPC, TEOM-FDMS, CCNc + PSU, BREWER, Radiosondes, Weather Balloons, pyrometer, Ceilometer, MRR, AWS (3), iWS (2), CIMEL, MAX-DOAS, UV-Pyranometer, SIGFOX (Receiver, antenna), RADOME, VLF magnetic.
Services
Technical science support (integration, mechanical, energy systems, electronics, ICT), Logistic support field expeditions (vehicles, equipment, mechanics and field guides), Remote monitoring and other communication, Testing and repairs, Advice.
Access
Cape Town - Novo intercont 6hrs Illl Feeder flight feeder Basler 1,5hr Ship Ct -Coast (Breid Bay) +/-8 days Over land transport 24hrs
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