1. Logistics for Future Jan Mayen Island Research
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Stig Skreslet, Krzysztof Birkenmajer, Louwrens Hacquebord, Keith A. Hobson, Igor A. Melnikov, and Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
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Cultural heritage ,Geography ,Volcanic island ,Multidisciplinary approach ,Situated ,language ,Nordic Seas ,Norwegian ,Economic geography ,Public administration ,Island ecology ,language.human_language - Abstract
A NATO Advanced Research Workshop explored the possibility of establishing an international station for multidisciplinary research on Jan Mayen, a remote Norwegian volcanic island situated in the Nordic Seas. Twenty two scientists from different disciplines shared opinions and were informed by six governmental representatives from Norway. Following the discussion of scientific options, the participants agreed that the infrastructure that may be evacuated when a Loran-C station expires, may serve research of local, regional, hemispheric and Global importance. The buildings should be maintained during the International Polar Year 2007-08 and in the years to follow. Recommendations were made with regard to scientific priorities and logistics for support from Norway and for operations on the island itself.
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- 2004