Davis Station

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Davis Station is a major Australian research base in Antarctica that supports scientific studies of the polar environment, climate, and ecosystems.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Antarctic research station
climate polar climate
continent Antarctica
country Australia
environment coastal ice-free areas nearby
established 1957
governedBy Antarctic Treaty System
hasFacility accommodation buildings
helicopter facilities
laboratories
meteorological observatory
power house
summer field huts
water production plant
wharf
hasStatus permanent station
hasSummerPopulation up to around 100 people
hasWinterPopulation around 20–30 people
language English
location Ingrid Christensen Coast
Princess Elizabeth Land
namedAfter John King Davis
near Vestfold Hills
sea ice of Prydz Bay
openingDate 1957-01-13
operator Australian Antarctic Division
partOf Australian Antarctic Program
populationType seasonal
primaryFunction scientific research
researchField atmospheric science
climate science
ecosystem studies
geophysics
glaciology
marine biology
meteorology
oceanography
polar environment
terrestrial ecology
sea Prydz Bay
supportsActivity logistical support for field camps
long-term environmental monitoring
wildlife monitoring
timezone UTC+07:00
wildlife Adélie penguins
linked to: Adélie penguin

Antarctic seabirds
Weddell seals
linked to: Weddell seal

southern elephant seals

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