7. It was opened by the USA in 1957. Australia took over it in 1959. It officially
started running in 1964 because of the threat of ice on the structure of Casey
station (previously known as “Repstat”).
11. Casey Station belongs to
the Australian Antarctic
division governed by the
administration of the
Commonwealth
Government of Australia
12.
13. Surrounding Stations include:
Dumont at 66°40’ S 140°00’E
(761 nm closest)
Davis at 68°35’ S 77°58’ E
Mawson at 67°36’ S 62°52 E
Maquire Islands at 54°30’ S
77°58’ E
18. Polar climate
•No month having an average
temperature of -10°.
•Sun shines 24hrs in summer, and
barely shines in winter
•Polar Climate results in treeless
tundra, glaciers or semi- permanent
layer of ice.
19.
20. The purpose of Casey Station is
conservation, Environment, Industrial of
science, research, surveying or mapping
earth sciences.
Science including:
•Geophysics (physics of Earth)
•Biology (Flora and Fauna)
•Human impacts
•Medical
•Space and Atmospheric science (Global
climate)
•Meteorology (study of weather)
21.
22. Casey Living is very communal, with about 150-160
expeditioners, but only about 16-20 remain on station in
winter. Often compared to living to sky lodges. All
expeditioners contribute to the day to day running of the
station. Rosters are set up, for activities of daily living. Each
expeditioner has a private room, but shares a bathroom
with another 2 people. Only 2 minutes shower EVERY
SECOND DAY.
They are very social, and dress up for Saturday dinners,
and occasionally have theme nights.
Lettuce, green vegetables, tomatoes and fresh herbs grow
in a hydroponic building.
