Vostok Station

GPTKB entity

Statements (114)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:research_center
gptkbp:accessibility limited
only by air or icebreaker
gptkbp:accessories gptkb:sports_equipment
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Russian_Antarctic_Expedition
gptkbp:climate polar desert
gptkbp:collaborations data sharing
environmental monitoring
sediment analysis
climate modeling
joint projects
remote sensing studies
geophysical surveys
hydrological studies
paleoenvironmental reconstructions
paleomagnetic studies
international scientists
research expeditions
climate impact assessments
ice sheet dynamics
glacial melt studies
biological diversity studies
climate variability studies
ice core analysis
glacial history research
biogeochemical cycles research
environmental change studies
atmospheric chemistry studies
climate feedback mechanisms research
climate proxies research
ecosystem responses research
long-term climate monitoring
subglacial ecosystems research
gptkbp:coordinates 78°28′ S 106°48′ E
gptkbp:elevation 3488 meters
3,488 meters
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal due to isolation
gptkbp:established gptkb:1957
gptkbp:famous_for being one of the coldest places on Earth
gptkbp:first_permanent_station in East Antarctica
gptkbp:first_wintering gptkb:1957
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:collaboration
geopolitical interests
Cold War research
Soviet exploration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vostok Station
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Antarctica
gptkbp:major_city gptkb:Mirny_Station
gptkbp:notable_achievements climate change studies
ice core drilling
paleoclimate research
atmospheric studies
microbial life studies
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:subglacial_Lake_Vostok
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1957
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:operational_challenges gptkb:logistics
extreme cold
isolation
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Russian_Antarctic_Expedition
gptkbp:population 0 in winter
up to 25 in summer
gptkbp:publications numerous
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:scientific_research
gptkbp:region gptkb:Queen_Maud_Land
gptkbp:research climate change studies
ice core drilling
microbial life studies
gptkbp:research_focus biology
geology
climatology
glaciology
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:safety_equipment
gptkb:sports_equipment
gptkb:Data_Analytics
gptkb:drones
ground-penetrating radar
weather stations
data loggers
spectrometers
navigation tools
communication devices
seismographs
microscopes
weather balloons
first aid supplies
environmental monitoring systems
GPS stations
radiometers
chemical analyzers
emergency response kits
remote sensing equipment
ice core drills
biological sampling equipment
ice thickness gauges
climate modeling software
field research kits
geophysical survey tools
sample storage facilities
ice radar systems
gptkbp:seasonal_activities approximately 100
approximately 25
gptkbp:summer_operations full staff
gptkbp:supply_chain airlifted supplies
gptkbp:supports international research
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Vostok_Ice_Shelf
gptkbp:temperature_record -89.2 ° C
gptkbp:time_zone Vostok Time (UTC+6)
gptkbp:transportation helicopter and ski-equipped aircraft
gptkbp:treaty gptkb:Antarctic_Treaty_System
gptkbp:winter_operations limited
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3