Corporate Body

Davis Station (1957 - )

Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions

From
13 January 1957
Antarctica
Functions
Meteorology, Earth Sciences and Conservation or Environment
Website
http://www.aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=404
Reference No
CA 2959
Legal Status
Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia

Summary

The Davis Station is the most southerly of Australia's Antarctic Stations. It was established on 13 January 1957 and continues to operate, providing information relating to meteorology and general science.

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