Troll Research Station, NO

Research station is managed by the Norwegian Polar Institute.

Contact

christina.pedersen[at]npolar.no

Location

Troll is around 235 km from the coast, at Jutulsessen, in Dronning Maud Land.

Website

https://www.npolar.no/en/troll/
https://polardex.org/ –Troll
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61073506e9b0073c7eaaf464/t/611497cc1ece1b43f0eeca8a/1628739608968/COMNAP_Antarctic_Station_Catalogue.pdf

Facilities

The station is located on the slope between the coast and the inland platau. Norwegian Polar Institute provides access to the station for Norwegian and international research groups. Troll Research Station functions as a hub for summer field work, and is a year round platform for continuous, long-term monitoring. The Norwegian research community is currently establishing the Troll Observing Network, expanding the monitoring capabilities in Dronning Maud Land.

The main service building is 500m2, and has bedrooms for the overwintering staff, kitchen, dining area, communication room and entrance hall/wardrobe. For recreation, there is an exercise room and sauna. The station also includes several separate buildings such as guest office, storage, workshops, waste handling facilities, etc. The station has its own medical staff and facilities.

The services provided at Troll Research Station include board and lodging, basic support for research, leasing of field equipment, transport and storage facilities, office facilities, access to workshops, outdoor clothing, and technical assistance. Other services may be available on request.�

Availability for access

Time frame for access preparation

In principle, NPI could host a research project with about six months’ notice, given that:
– There is sufficient time to notify the project according to the regulations set forth in “Regulations relating to the protection of the environment and safety in Antarctica”
– The project do not requires sending heavy equipment or dangerous goods that cannot be sent by plane (f.ex. batteries). In such cases the equipment must be shipped to Antarctica/Troll the year before. The annual ship due south normally leaves Tromsø/Europe in early December.�

NPI normally start the booking of flights in May for the coming Antarctic season.

Permits, licenses and training

Researchers must familiarize themselves with applicable regulations and obtain relevant permits from the relevant authorities. In particular, all activity in Antarctica must be carried out in accordance with the regulations set forth in “Regulations relating to the protection of the environment and safety in Antarctica”. If the project is led by a Norwegian institution, the notification about planned activity must be sent to the NPI no later than one year before commencement. More details can be found here: https://www.npolar.no/en/regulations-activities-antarctica/. If the project is led by a researcher from an institution located in another country, the activity must be notified according to the procedures in that country.
Depending on the research activity, specific training will be offered at Troll.� This often includes first-aid courses, and other courses depending on the project activity.�

Medical guidelines

All researchers that would like to visit Troll Research Station are required to meet the health standards and must provide a health certificate. Fulfillment of the health requirement is mandatory. NPI may stipulate specific vaccines for travel to Troll and will ask for a copy of the vaccination card or confirmation thereof.�