{"id":13775,"date":"2021-02-26T11:11:34","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T10:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npolar.no\/?page_id=13775"},"modified":"2025-11-03T11:48:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:48:36","slug":"troll","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/npolar.no\/en\/troll\/","title":{"rendered":"Troll \u2013 the Norwegian research station in Antarctica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3lvf71q-5680aed2d440fe31d24f1e5461423a0d\">\n.flex_column.av-3lvf71q-5680aed2d440fe31d24f1e5461423a0d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3lvf71q-5680aed2d440fe31d24f1e5461423a0d av_two_third  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jrdwov3c-2614c467316d386b17a1dd04c8488acc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Troll is located around 235 km from the coast, at Jutulsessen in Dronning Maud Land, a central area for Norwegian research in Antarctica.<\/p>\n<p>The station is manned all the year round. It can accommodate six people in the Antarctic winter and many more in summer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-dschqd-7d436f6c8474306bba57e6cb0278464a av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ld8oa0ly-d1a887c3a16b64b6c635c2668e5b8dbe'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Research at the station\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Research at the station\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Research at the station\">Research at the station<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_12543\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12543\" class=\"wp-image-12543 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/stralingsstasjon-troll-e1528285639187-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"mann med m\u00e5leinstrument\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/stralingsstasjon-troll-e1528285639187-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/stralingsstasjon-troll-e1528285639187-450x601.jpg 450w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/stralingsstasjon-troll-e1528285639187-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/stralingsstasjon-troll-e1528285639187-772x1030.jpg 772w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/stralingsstasjon-troll-e1528285639187-528x705.jpg 528w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/stralingsstasjon-troll-e1528285639187.jpg 807w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Radiation station with sun-tracker. Photo: Christina A. Pedersen \/ Norwegian Polar Institute<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Meteorology<\/h3>\n<p>Standard automatic meteorological measurements are taken in both the Troll station area and on the blue ice near the airstrip, 7 km north of the station. The measurements at the airstrip are more representative of the area from a climatological perspective, while the measurements at the station are supplemented with manual observations three times a day. The measurements are used both operationally for weather forecasts and climatologically. Historic weather data is available via the Norwegian Meteorological Institute\u2019s <u><a href=\"http:\/\/eklima.met.no\/\">eklima<\/a><\/u> database.<\/p>\n<h3>Radiation<\/h3>\n<p>The Norwegian Polar Institute is developing a radiation station with measurements that meet the demands stipulated by the global Baseline Surface Radiation Network (BSRN). Insolation and radiation from sunlight and infrared light, and the processes that affect these, are extremely important in determining whether or not the snow surfaces in the area are melting. These measurements, along with continuous cloud measurements, are used to monitor such processes.<\/p>\n<h3>Wildlife<\/h3>\n<p>The nearby nunatak Svarthamaren, some 100 kilometres east of Troll, is home to the world\u2019s largest colony of Antarctic petrels. Several pairs of snow petrels and Antarctic skuas are also found here. Researchers led by ornithologists from the Norwegian Polar Institute visit the area annually to study the population, adaptation to environmental changes and strategies for nest-building. Petrels live on krill in the marine environment, several hundred kilometres from Svarthamaren. In recent times, the number of pairs has declined sharply, with a reduction of 90 per cent over the last 20 years.<\/p>\n<h3>Glaciology<\/h3>\n<p>The Polar Institute\u2019s glaciologists are currently involved in a number of projects in Dronning Maud Land: <u><a href=\"\/?page_id=5381&amp;pid=843faff4-1b7d-4c53-a1a4-4c18de03c7e7\">MADICE<\/a><\/u> is investigating how the coastal region of Dronning Maud Land has changed over the last thousand years by examining drifting ice shelves and ice rises. <u><a href=\"\/?page_id=5381&amp;pid=19bacc06-f081-4615-ae05-12dae73345bf\">ICE Rises<\/a><\/u> and <u><a href=\"\/?page_id=5381&amp;pid=981545e9-48ae-4ef9-b17c-e36be5ca3562\">POLARGAP<\/a><\/u> are other glaciological projects from the Polar Institute with a large fieldwork component working out of Troll. In 2018, the Polar Institute led a geological expedition aimed at re-mapping Jutulsessen and nearby nunataks. In addition to the mapping work, another goal is to contribute new research that will increase understanding of Dronning Maud Land\u2019s geological development, focusing on metamorphic, structural and geochronological studies.<\/p>\n<h3>Atmosphere<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_11939\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11939\" class=\"wp-image-11939 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/observatorium-trollhaugen-300x161.jpg\" alt=\"bygning p\u00e5 p\u00e5ler\" width=\"300\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/observatorium-trollhaugen-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/observatorium-trollhaugen-450x241.jpg 450w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/observatorium-trollhaugen-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/observatorium-trollhaugen-705x378.jpg 705w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/observatorium-trollhaugen.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NILU\u2019s atmospheric observatory on Trollhaugen. Photo: Wenke Aas, NILU<\/p><\/div>\n<p>An <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nilu.no\/anlegg\/trollhaugen\/\">atmospheric observatory<\/a><\/u> run by NILU is located on Trollhaugen, 1,533 metres above sea level and 1 km east of the Troll research station. The work at the observatory includes characterising the composition of the atmosphere, measuring seasonal and yearly variations in the air masses and studying the transport of air pollution to the area. In addition, the observations are helping to interpret the trace element analyses of ice core specimens. The following components are measured: CO and greenhouse gases, the properties of aerosols, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), hydrocarbons, mercury, ozone and UV radiation. A large air sample is also taken every six months, contributing to an air archive for future analyses of new components and issues. The measurements were initially taken in 2007 closer to the station area, but were moved to Trollhaugen in 2014.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ebas.nilu.no\/\">Research data<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11941\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-image-11941 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/seismometer-nonshogda-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Hvit kulelignende installasjon p\u00e5 steinfjell\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/seismometer-nonshogda-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/seismometer-nonshogda-450x301.jpg 450w, https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/seismometer-nonshogda.jpg 573w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NORSARs seismometer on Nonsh\u00f8gda. Photo: Christina A. Pedersen \/ Norwegian Polar Institute<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Seismology<\/h3>\n<p>Since 2012, NORSAR has had a broadband seismometer located at Troll that can measure seismic activity (earthquakes etc.) both in the vicinity of the station and globally.<\/p>\n<p>Seismology can also be used as a tool for studying cryospheric processes, and together with glaciologists from the Polar Institute, researchers at NORSAR have been examining the potential to track icebergs along the coast of Dronning Maud Land using <u>data from the seismic station at Troll<\/u>.<\/p>\n<h3>Ionosphere and space weather<\/h3>\n<p>The University of Oslo is currently establishing instrumentation for automatic measurements of the ionosphere and space weather. During the 2017\/2018 season, an instrument was installed that continuously measures scintillations and electron density in the ionosphere. Furthermore, during the 2018\/2019 season, an All Sky Imager will be established at the station to observe the Southern lights.<\/p>\n<h3>International research collaboration<\/h3>\n<p>Troll also facilitates international research collaboration, and in recent years the station has served as a base for microbiologists and geologists from South African universities, as well as a glacial geological project from Japan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jrdwov3c-2614c467316d386b17a1dd04c8488acc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Activity on Troll<\/h2>\n<p>Those who plan activities at Troll must <a href=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/en\/regulations-activities-antarctica\/\">submit a notification<\/a> to the Norwegian Polar Institute, who has roles as an authority exerciser, area manager and service provider, no later than one year before start-up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-dschqd-d1af7cd496df088fc1f7f3eacd0e119b av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2u0knov-932a5fa03081cc6e32c443750a89ada8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Services provided at Troll\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Services provided at Troll\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Services provided at Troll\">Services provided at Troll<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Support for research<\/li>\n<li>Leasing of field equipment and personnel<\/li>\n<li>Board and lodging<\/li>\n<li>Transport and storage facilities<\/li>\n<li>Construction and services including leasing of construction machinery<\/li>\n<li>Personnel within most technical construction trades<\/li>\n<li>Workshop and technical assistance<\/li>\n<li>Medical assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2gl2jbj-5636c281f41b53ad97085b1b62366b45'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Research requests\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Research requests\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Research requests\">Research requests<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Research requests are taken to be requests from scientific institutions that wish<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to make use of the Norwegian Polar Institute&#8217;s services as described above to\/from\/around\/at the Troll research station or its environs, or<\/li>\n<li>to use Troll as a base for installing instruments within the Troll land-use plan area, or<\/li>\n<li>a combination of these<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In cases where the Norwegian Polar Institute is able to assist in accordance with the request, a written agreement on this will be signed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"avia_message_box avia-color-blue avia-size-large avia-icon_select-no avia-border-solid avia-builder-el-1 el_after_av_NP_relevantLinks el_before_av_toggle_container \">\n<p><span class=\"avia_message_box_title\">Information to be provided when notifying research requests<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"avia_message_box_content\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Description of the research project\n<ul>\n<li>Institution responsible<\/li>\n<li>Project manager<\/li>\n<li>Project manager contact details (phone and e-mail)<\/li>\n<li>Administrator<\/li>\n<li>Address, phone and e-mail of institution responsible<\/li>\n<li>Name of the project<\/li>\n<li>Project period<\/li>\n<li>Number of participants<\/li>\n<li>Institutions involved<\/li>\n<li>Is the project part of the national Antarctic programme?<\/li>\n<li>Brief project description<\/li>\n<li>Fieldwork period<\/li>\n<li>More detailed description of fieldwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>General description of the logistics and infrastructure services that will be required. Details can be provided later using the form for service requirements.\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule<\/li>\n<li>Transport requirements<\/li>\n<li>Bed and board requirements<\/li>\n<li>Other requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-c7022ccd12fb541c9f4ab2045d58d614'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\" Land use at Troll\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand:  Land use at Troll\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse:  Land use at Troll\"> Land use at Troll<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As the operations manager, the Norwegian Polar Institute must ensure that the total level of activity, the future infrastructure development and land use at Troll is kept within a framework that takes appropriate account of research, the environment and the capacity of the basic infrastructure. The Norwegian Polar Institute is therefore responsible for approving all infrastructure established at Troll and thereby preventing unnecessary resource use, detrimental land use and unnecessary impacts on the surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>As a basis for administrating land use at Troll, a land use plan has been drawn up. All establishment of new <span class='NP-tooltip  '\n    data-tippy='Infrastructure here means all physical structures that will stand for whatever length of time, whether above or below ground. Container modules are considered to be infrastructure when they are established as permanent structures or other adaptation work is performed that gives the structures a permanent character.'\n    data-tippy-arrow='true'\n    data-tippy-delay='[null,400]'\n    data-tippy-interactive='true'\n    data-tippy-trigger='mouseenter focus click'\n    >infrastructure<sup class='NP-tooltipmark'>?<\/sup><\/span>, and expansion of or significant change to existing infrastructure at Troll must take place in accordance with the guidelines set out in the land-use plan and its associated text section. All <span class='NP-tooltip  '\n    data-tippy='Basic infrastructure here means all facilities for sleeping, catering, hygiene, health, energy etc. that anyone staying at Troll depends on.'\n    data-tippy-arrow='true'\n    data-tippy-delay='[null,400]'\n    data-tippy-interactive='true'\n    data-tippy-trigger='mouseenter focus click'\n    >basic infrastructure<sup class='NP-tooltipmark'>?<\/sup><\/span> at Troll shall be owned by the Norwegian Polar Institute or Statsbygg (the Norwegian Directorate of Public Construction and Property). No other actors may establish or own such basic infrastructure.<\/p>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-23ltf5-03463cbffe461987b527bd69d63f4977-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-5  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><a href='http:\/\/lovdata.no\/forskrift\/2013-04-26-412'  class='avia-button av-23ltf5-03463cbffe461987b527bd69d63f4977 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Land use plan (PDF)\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Land use plan (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Any request to establish, expand or change infrastructure within the area of the land-use plan must be notified to the Norwegian Polar Institute at least one year before start-up.<\/p>\n<p>Land use is viewed in the light of the total level of activity, and certain other concerns must be taken into account. Before notification of the establishment of new activity or expansion or significant change to existing land use is sent to the Norwegian Polar Institute, the party responsible must therefore clarify with other actors at Troll whether the initiative may conflict with another activity. The Norwegian Polar Institute will assess the consequences for its own activities when the notification is received. Advance clarification with the Norwegian Polar Institute itself is therefore not required.<\/p>\n<p>A land-use permit at Troll may not be transferred, leased or otherwise entrusted to another party, either in whole or in part.<\/p>\n<div class=\"avia_message_box avia-color-blue avia-size-large avia-icon_select-no avia-border-solid avia-builder-el-1 el_after_av_NP_relevantLinks el_before_av_toggle_container \">\n<p><span class=\"avia_message_box_title\">Information to be provided when notifying establishment of infrastructure<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"avia_message_box_content\">\n<ul>\n<li>What is to be established, expanded, changed \u2013 description of the initiative<\/li>\n<li>Its location on a map. A base map can be obtained from the Norwegian Polar Institute.<\/li>\n<li>Description and assessment of the impact of the initiative on other actors at Troll<\/li>\n<li>Clarification with other actors at Troll (copy of relevant correspondence to be attached)<\/li>\n<li>Description of construction work, time required, areas affected, who is to undertake the work, equipment and machinery planned to be used<\/li>\n<li>Clean-up plans\/waste management<\/li>\n<li>Description of future requirements for ongoing basic services arising as a result of the initiative<\/li>\n<li>Description\/list of service requirements resulting from the new infrastructure for the coming season (in terms of transport, construction activities and operation). The specific requirements must be set out in a separate form; see next item.<\/li>\n<li>In the notification, it is also desirable to provide an overview of any plans to establish, expand or change other infrastructure which are considered likely developments within the next five-year period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1m2b2em-dcf87b1697d09dfabc218177d607682f\">\n.flex_column.av-1m2b2em-dcf87b1697d09dfabc218177d607682f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1m2b2em-dcf87b1697d09dfabc218177d607682f av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jzcfbftp-3cf1e9639dab54dfa404a9eba90676e5\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-jzcfbftp-3cf1e9639dab54dfa404a9eba90676e5 .iconlist_icon{\nbackground-color:#ff7d38;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-jzcfbftp-3cf1e9639dab54dfa404a9eba90676e5  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big av-jzcfbftp-3cf1e9639dab54dfa404a9eba90676e5 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-kwaiu2ff-811a5bf357bbc6aa974520060d64f79b avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue867' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: &lt;a href=&#039;https:\/\/npolar.no\/troll-fullscreen\/&#039; 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title=&#039;Webcam for Troll&#039;&gt;Webcam for Troll&lt;\/a&gt;\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/npolar.no\/en\/troll\/webcam\/' title='Webcam for Troll'>Webcam for Troll<\/a><\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhj0nqiz-ea4b340b936ac68cfb061900e4d00ad6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Contact<\/h3>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role='complementary' class='avia_textblock '   itemprop=\"text\" ><div class = 'NP-employeeCard' style='display: block; '><div class='card-left-box' ><div class=\"frame-round\" style=\"margin:0 auto;\"><div class=\"crop\"><img alt='profile picture' src='https:\/\/npolar.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/people\/jon.hugo.stromseng-thumbnail.jpg'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='card-right-box' ><p class='title'><a href='https:\/\/npolar.no\/en\/people\/jon.hugo.stromseng'>Jon Hugo Str\u00f8mseng<\/a><br><em style='color:#777; font-size:0.9em'>Section leader<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mhj0o1iv-20b87fd9b4eda90bb10bbb92c0a1d497 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Relevant links<\/h3>\n<div class=\"NP-factsheet-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/en\/themes\/the-antarctic-treaty\/\">The Antarctic Treaty<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/?page_id=16018\">Dronning Maud Land<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/?page_id=3604\">Regulations for activity in Antarctica<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jlc30g5p-936b2ee568182aad7676196ba5f48d80 alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_masonry_gallery  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13775'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jrdt4vx7-a9e0c5d45e819f60dfdfd43d27c4f637 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Staying at Troll research station<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-dschqd-677dcf1c1c904ff230befc5b9c0f9b71 av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-f3c77cb75e4003230e9ed2d7092be49b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Transportation to and from Troll\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Transportation to and from Troll\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Transportation to and from Troll\">Transportation to and from Troll<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Transportation to and from Troll is conducted on a 3000-metre-long airstrip <em>Troll Airfield<\/em>, located on the blue ice seven kilometres from the research station. The airstrip is operative in the Antarctic summer, normally between November and February and is reserved for scientific activities and cannot be used by commercial operatives.<\/p>\n<h4>By plane<\/h4>\n<p>The Troll Airfield is operated from November to February and is primarily intended for transporting people and lightweight cargo. There is normally approximately two flights per month. Troll Airfield is only open to aircraft commissioned by national operators operating in accordance with the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. Aircraft which do not fulfil the defined safety and environmental requirements will be denied access to Troll Airfield. <del datetime=\"2018-08-06T11:58:23+00:00\"><\/del><del datetime=\"2018-08-06T11:58:23+00:00\"><\/del><\/p>\n<h4>By boat<\/h4>\n<p>The consignment of loads to be transported by ship from Europe begins around mid-November from Troms\u00f8, with arrival at the unloading site in mid-January. All cargo will be unloaded at the ice edge and then transported to Troll by tracked vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-9e891e8fc1c492f5715c7f58b92e7aa6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Conditions for staying at Troll\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Conditions for staying at Troll\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Conditions for staying at Troll\">Conditions for staying at Troll<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Everyone staying at the Troll research station must<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>before<\/em> <\/strong>departing to Troll<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have undergone the Norwegian Polar Institute&#8217;s training\/introduction for personnel staying at Troll<\/li>\n<li>provide a doctor&#8217;s certificate and details of a contact\/next of kin in their home country<\/li>\n<li>have planned activities at Troll approved in accordance with the provisions in the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, either in Norway in accordance with the Antarctica Regulations, or in accordance with equivalent regulations of another party to the Treaty. When the activity has been approved\/permitted by another party to the Treaty, the Norwegian Polar Institute must receive confirmation of such approval\/permission before the activity at Troll can begin. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/npolar.no\/en\/regulations-activities-antarctica\/\">regulations for activities in Antarctica.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>during <\/em><\/strong>the stay<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>abide by applicable guidelines for the operation of Troll, including provisions on waste management<\/li>\n<li>familiarise themselves and act in accordance with the provisions in the Antarctica Regulations<\/li>\n<li>take full responsible for their own safety and any activity in Antarctica takes place at the visitor&#8217;s own responsibility and risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-ca6439b24a2e06a4fcf2e831baf48f4d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Facilities\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Facilities\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Facilities\">Facilities<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The new building is approximately 500 m2 in size and has six bedrooms, an exercise room, dressing room, a sauna, a large kitchen, a communications room and office space for all those wintering there.<\/p>\n<p>Several separate buildings contain stores, <span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b ChMk0b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"auto\" data-phrase-index=\"0\">sanitary module, workshop, environmental station, warehouse, power generator and 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