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Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station - Elevated Station

General Information

Beginning of works: 1999
Completion: 12 January 2008
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Frame
Function / usage: Polar research facility

Location

Location: ,
Part of:
Location description:

The station is located on the high plateau of Antarctica at an elevation of 2,835 m above sea level at the Geographic South Pole.

Coordinates: 90° 0' 0" S    180° 0' 0" E
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Technical Information

Dimensions

number of floors (above ground) 2
living quarters (berths) 150

Cost

cost of construction United States dollar 153 000 000

Materials

piles steel

Participants

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  • About this
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  • Structure-ID
    20009431
  • Published on:
    21/06/2003
  • Last updated on:
    03/06/2022
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