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A balloon-shaped building could shield a satellite dish from intense wind, or the builidng could be an astronomical facility. There is a decommissioned geodesic dome at the South Pole, which is currently being buried by blowing ice crystals.
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What is an Antarctic research station made of?
Station buildings are fabricated from imported building materials, including wood, metals, glass and so forth.
When was Balloon Saga Station created?
Balloon Saga Station was created in 1989.
Is Heard island an Antarctic station?
No it is not a research station.
What country administers the Davis Antarctic research station?
The Davis Antarctic Research Station in supported by the government of Australia.
When was Mawson Base built?
From Wikipedia: "Established in 1954, Mawson is Australia's oldest Antarctic station and the oldest continuously inhabited Antarctic station south of the Antarctic Circle."
How long has the Mawson Station been there?
Since 1954, so the answer is 2011-1954 = 57 years. Mawson station is Australia's oldest Antarctic station and the oldest continuously inhabited Antarctic station
When was Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station created?
Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station was created on 1977-02-26.
Who is in charge of mawson station?
The Australian Antarctic Division manages the station
What source provides measurements for just one location ground station radar station sateloitte or water balloon?
Weather Balloon
When and why Mawson Station was established?
Mawson Station is a permanent base in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). It is named after the explorer, Douglas Mawson. Mawson is the oldest continuously inhabited Antarctic station below the Antarctic Circle. It is located at in Mac Robertson Land. The site was chosen in 1954 by Dr. Philip Law, first director of the AAD, because there is a large natural harbour, named Horseshoe Harbour, and there is permanent exposed rock for building. Mawson Station is the only station to use wind generators for over 70% of its power needs, saving over 600,000 litres of diesel fuel per year. It is the oldest of Australias three permanent Antarctic bases.
What is the weather like in Casey the antarctic station?
cold
What is the name of the only us station north of the antarctic circle?
The entire USA is north of the Antarctic Circle.
