Brockton Station (Antarctica)
Brockton Station was an American research (weather) station in Antarctica. It was built by the Seabees and operated by the US Navy during the summer months from October 1965 to February 1972. The station was located 300 miles (500 kilometers) southeast of McMurdo Station, near the center of the Ross Ice Shelf.
Brockton Station | |
|---|---|
Brockton Station Location in Antarctica | |
| Coordinates: 80°01′12″S 178°25′12″W[1] | |
| Region | Ross Ice Shelf |
| Established | October 1965 |
| Closed | February 1972 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Administration |
| • Body | United States Navy |
| Elevation | 332 m (1,089 ft) |
| Active times | Every summer |
See also
References
- "Brockton Station Meteorology". Antarctic Meteorological Research Center. Space Science and Engineering Center. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
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