Tor research station is a Norwegian Antarctic research station in Queen Maud Land.[1]
Tor Station | |
|---|---|
 The Norwegian field station Tor in Antarctica | |
  Tor Station Location of Tor Station in Antarctica | |
| Coordinates: 71°53′22″S 5°09′34″E / 71.889477°S 5.159545°E | |
| Country |  Norway |
| Location in Antarctica | Svarthamaren Mountain Queen Maud Land Antarctica |
| Administered by | Norwegian Polar Institute |
| Established | 1993 |
| Elevation | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Summer | 3−4 |
| • Winter | 0 |
| UN/LOCODE | AQ TOR |
| Type | Seasonal |
| Period | Summer |
| Status | Operational |
| Activities | Ornithology |
| Website | Tor Field Station Norwegian Polar Institute |
Overview
editTor was established in 1992, for the purpose of ornithological studies.[1]
The Tor station is located in the Svarthamaren Protected Area in Queen Maud Land, the easternmost part of Princess Martha Coast at Svarthamaren Mountain. It is located 1625 metres above sea level, about 200 km from the coast.[1]
Tor is smaller than the Norwegian Troll station, and it is only staffed in the summer.[1]
It is situated about 100 km from Troll.[1]
See also
editReferences
editExternal links
edit- Official website Norwegian Polar Institute
- Dronning Maud Land Air Network
- Tor Research Station (in Norwegian)
- COMNAP Antarctic Facilities Information
- COMNAP Antarctic Facilities Map