Neumayer Station III, DE
Neumayer Station III, DE
Research station is owned by Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI).
Contact
julia.regnery[at]awi.de
Location
Neumayer Station III is located about 20 km inland of the ice edge on the Ekström Ice Shelf. The Ekström Ice Shelf is a part of Dronning Maud Land in the Atlantic Sector of Antarctica.
Website
https://www.awi.de/en/expedition/stations/neumayer-station-iii.htmlÂ
https://polardex.org/ –Neumayer-Station III
 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61073506e9b0073c7eaaf464/t/611497cc1ece1b43f0eeca8a/1628739608968/COMNAP_Antarctic_Station_Catalogue.pdf
Facilities
The Neumayer Station III is a facility that offers a multipurpose research station, base of operations and living quarters. It also serves as the logistical base for inland expeditions and polar research aircraft. In contrast to the previous stations, Neumayer Station III was built about 6 m above the snow surface. Main research fields are meteorology, air chemistry, geophysics, glaciology and biology.Â
Workshops, balloon launching hall, air chemistry and geophysics observatories.
Equipments: Snow mobiles and sledges on request, contact observatory supervisors for more information.
Communications: Internet, Satelite Link, VHF, HF.
Science disciplines: Meteorology, air chemistry, geophysics, glaciology and biology.
Availability for access
Time frame for access preparation
At least 1 year prior to the fieldwork.
Permits, licenses and training
Environmental permit either approved by the Federal Environmental Agency in Germany or the national authorities of the applicant.
Medical guidelines
Medical check required.
