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StationAntarcticYear-Round
Troll
Norway
Est. 1990Continental AntarcticaCoordinates72.00°S 2.52°E
Altitude1275 m a.s.l.
Beds60
Summer Staff45
Troll, Norwegian Polar Institute
Location
Troll is around 235 km from the coast, at Jutulsessen, in Dronning Maud Land.
Nearest settlement: 4400 (4400 km)
History
Troll Station opened on February 1990 for summer-only operation. Opened for year-round operation on February 2005.
Research
Year round clean air facility, geology, geodesy, glaciology and biology. Satellite ground station.
Climate studiesEcologyEnvironmental sciencesGeologyGeophysics and seismologyGlaciology
Biodiversity
Bird colonies in the area.
Human Presence
Research activites in the area since 1956
Climate
Climate ZoneInland Antarctica
Mean Temp-18°C
Wind Speed4 km/h
Scientific Facilities
Equipment
As requested
Services
As requested
Access
Intercontinetal airfield (can receive large wheeled aircraft) and ship (requires overland transport)
Polardex assistant
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