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Davis Station

This article is about a base in Antarctica. For other uses of Davis Station, see Davis (disambiguation).

Davis Station
Antarctic base
Davis Station, pictured in 2005.
Davis Station, pictured in 2005.
Location of Davis Station in Antarctica
Location of Davis Station in Antarctica
Davis Station
Location of Davis Station in Antarctica
Coordinates: 68°34′36″S 77°58′03″E / 68.576667°S 77.9675°E / -68.576667; 77.9675
Country Australia
TerritoryAustralian Antarctic Territory
SubdivisionPrincess Elizabeth Land
Administered byAustralian Antarctic Division
Established13 January 1957 (1957-01-13)
Named forCaptain John King Davis
Elevation
[1]
27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (2017)[1]
 • Summer
91
 • Winter
17
Time zoneUTC+7 (DAVT)
UN/LOCODEAQ DAV
TypeAll year-round
PeriodAnnual
StatusOperational
Activities
List
  • Virology
  • Geology
  • Climate change
Facilities[2]
List
  • Accommodation with private bedrooms and shared bathrooms
  • Large dining room
  • Several communal sitting areas
  • A range of amenities including medical and laundry facilities
  • A theatrette
  • Library
  • Small spa and sauna
  • Climbing wall
  • Green Store
Websiteaad.gov.au
Davis Plateau Ski Landing Area
Summary
Airport typePrivate
OperatorAustralian Antarctic Division
LocationDavis Station - Whoop Whoop
Elevation AMSL1,528 ft / 466 m
Coordinates68°28′09″S 78°52′11″E / 68.4692°S 78.8696°E / -68.4692; 78.8696
Map
Davis Plateau Ski Landing Area is located in Antarctica
Davis Plateau Ski Landing Area
Davis Plateau Ski Landing Area
Location of airfield in Antarctica
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
17/35 1,500[3] Ice

Davis Station, commonly called Davis, is one of three permanent bases and research outposts in Antarctica managed by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). Davis is situated on the coast of Cooperation Sea in Princess Elizabeth Land, Ingrid Christensen Coast in the Australian Antarctic Territory, a territory claimed by Australia. Davis lies in an Antarctic oasis, a mostly ice-free area known as the Vestfold Hills.

Davis was named in honour of Captain John King Davis.[5][6]

Davis was listed on the Register of the National Estate on 26 October 1999 and has been included on the Commonwealth Heritage List as an indicative place, due to the condition of buildings and structures that varies from no longer exists/demolished due to poor condition, through to very good condition.[7]

  1. ^ a b Antarctic Station Catalogue (PDF) (catalogue). Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs. August 2017. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-473-40409-3. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Living at Davis". Australian Antarctic Division. Department of the Environment, Australian Government. 6 November 2002. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  3. ^ This week at Davis: 18 January 2019 Australian Antarctic Division. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Davis Plateau Skiway". Airport Nav Finder. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Davis station: a brief history". History of Australian Antarctic stations. Australian Antarctic Division. 17 June 2002. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  6. ^ Australian Philatelic Bulletin, Vol. 16, p. 28
  7. ^ "Indicator: AATH-07 Condition of scientific research stations - survey of Davis Station". Department of the Environment. Australian Government. 2006. Retrieved 8 July 2016.

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