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Stanisław Baranowski Spitsbergen Polar Station or Stanisław Baranowski Glaciologjcal Station ( pl, Stacja Polarna im. Stanisława Baranowskiego na Spitsbergenie, nicknamed ''Baranówka'' or ''Werenhus'') is a research station near the Werenskiold Glacier on
Station homepage
University of Wrocław pages
Gallery with photos from the station
40th anniversary of Wrocław University Polar Station on Spitsbergen
{{DEFAULTSORT:Stanislaw Baranowski Spitsbergen Polar Station Buildings and structures completed in 1971 Populated places in Svalbard Research stations in Svalbard University of Wrocław Spitsbergen
Stanisław Baranowski Spitsbergen Polar Station or Stanisław Baranowski Glaciologjcal Station ( pl, Stacja Polarna im. Stanisława Baranowskiego na Spitsbergenie, nicknamed ''Baranówka'' or ''Werenhus'') is a research station near the Werenskiold Glacier on Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen (; formerly known as West Spitsbergen; Norwegian: ''Vest Spitsbergen'' or ''Vestspitsbergen'' , also sometimes spelled Spitzbergen) is the largest and the only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norw ...
, the largest island of the Svalbard
Svalbard ( , ), also known as Spitsbergen, or Spitzbergen, is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. North of mainland Europe, it is about midway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole. The islands of the group range ...
archipelago in Norway. It is operated by the Institute of Geography and Regional Development of the Polish University of Wrocław.
History
The station was founded onSpitsbergen
Spitsbergen (; formerly known as West Spitsbergen; Norwegian: ''Vest Spitsbergen'' or ''Vestspitsbergen'' , also sometimes spelled Spitzbergen) is the largest and the only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norw ...
in 1971, when the first permanent structure was built. Polish scientists had a presence in that region since the 1950s, beginning with the initiative of the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958). It was named after Stanisław Baranowski Stanisław Baranowski (25 March 1935 – 27 August 1978) was a Polish glaciologist and leader or member of a number of scientific expeditions to Spitsbergen and Antarctica. He died as a result of an accident near the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarcti ...
(1935–78), a Polish glaciologist who died on King George Island as a result of an accident at the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station
Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station (Polish: ''Polska Stacja Antarktyczna im. Henryka Arctowskiego'') is a Polish research station on King George Island, off the coast of Antarctica.
History
The station is named for Henryk Arctowski (1871 ...
while a member of the 1977–78 expedition. Baranowski was also involved in the creation of the station, and upon receiving the news of his death, the research team decided to name the station in honor of his work, a decision confirmed by the university. Over time, this led to the station being nicknamed ''Baranówka'' and in Norwegian, based on the nearby glacier's name, ''Werenhus''.
As of 2005, the station is inhabited by a team of about six scientists. The station is usually staffed all year round, and has received numerous guests from Polish and foreign visiting researchers. As of 2010, the director of the station is Dr. Jerzy Pereyma
Jerzy is the Polish version of the masculine given name George. The most common nickname for Jerzy is Jurek (), which may also be used as an official first name. Occasionally the nickname Jerzyk may be used, which means " swift" in Polish.
Peopl ...
.
Research
Scientists at the station carry out climate, glacial, geomorphic and geological studies, primarily focusing on the Werenskiold Glacier.Location
The station is located about 1.5 km from the center of the Werenskiold Glacier, near the mid-run of the Brategg River.See also
*Baranowski Glacier
Baranowski Glacier () is a glacier flowing east into Admiralty Bay, King George Island, northwest of Demay Point. It was named by the Polish Antarctic Expedition after Stanisław Baranowski (1935–78), Polish glaciologist who died on King ...
* List of research stations in the Arctic
A number of governments maintain permanent research stations in the Arctic. Also known as Arctic bases, polar stations or ice stations, these bases are widely distributed across the northern polar region of Earth.
Historically few research st ...
* Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station
The Nicolaus Copernicus University Polar Station (Stacja Polarna Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika na Spitsbergenie) is a Polish research station in north-western Spitsbergen.
It is located in the northern part of the Kaffiøyra close to Aavatsmark ...
* Polish Polar Station, Hornsund
Polish Polar Station, Hornsund ( pl, Polska Stacja Polarna, Hornsund) is at ''Isbjørnhamna'' in Hornsund, on Spitsbergen in the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, operated since 1957.
Station
The station was erected in July 1957 by the Polish Academ ...
References
External links
Station homepage
University of Wrocław pages
Gallery with photos from the station
40th anniversary of Wrocław University Polar Station on Spitsbergen
{{DEFAULTSORT:Stanislaw Baranowski Spitsbergen Polar Station Buildings and structures completed in 1971 Populated places in Svalbard Research stations in Svalbard University of Wrocław Spitsbergen