Home - Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
2024年2月5日 · A new station in a vastly unexplored region of Antarctica, Princess Elisabeth Antarctica provides scientists with a wide variety of research environments and the necessary support to conduct their research in the best conditions.
A “Zero Emission” Station? - Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research …
It was here, in the remote part of the pristine environment, that the International Polar Foundation heralded the return of Belgium to the Antarctic continent with the world's first “zero emission” scientific research station: Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
A Venue for Polar Science - Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research …
Princess Elisabeth Station is located 200km from the coast, anchored to a granite ridge in East Antarctica's Sør Rondane mountains. The station's unique position opens the door to the Antarctic Plateau, mountains and coast, all within a range of 200km.
Concept and Design - Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
With a radically new view on designing an Antarctic research station, the IPF team set to design the Princess Elisabeth Station. Unlike other stations, the PEA was designed as a structure with integrated internal systems, making it more compact than any other station on the continent.
Building the Station - Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
On February 15th, 2009 and in line with the end of the 4th International Polar Year, the Princess Elisabeth Station was inaugurated on Utsteinen Nunatak in Antarctica. A celebration of the 4th IPY, Princess Elisabeth Antarctica is Belgium's major legacy to the event and a fitting successor to the King Baudouin Base.
Belgian Antarctic Operator - Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research …
The International Polar Foundation is mandated as Antarctic Operator by the Belgian Polar Secretariat. As such, the IPF oversees all day to day operations and logistics.
Running on Renewable Energies - Princess Elisabeth Antarctica …
Two of the most omnipresent features of Antarctic weather (during the Austral summer) are the wind and the sun. Two renewable sources that provide free energy to the “zero emission” Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
Water Production and Treatment - Princess Elisabeth Antarctica …
The Princess Elisabeth Station features an advanced water treatment system that allows it to treat 100% of its grey and black waters. About 60% of the water is re-used, while the rest is disposed of in a crevasse near the station.
Polar Secretariat - Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
The Polar Secretariat is responsible for launching any relevant initiative to facilitate, support and develop the scientific activities at Princess Elisabeth station and the Secretariat’s mission through partnerships with third parties.
Prepare Your Season - Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station
For a successful Antarctic season, everything needs to be well-prepared far in advance. Under this section, you will find all the documents and information necessary for optimal preparation.