This building is strictly devoted to
scientific observatories, managed by AWI.
It is also called 'NDACC' because it has initially been designated exclusively to experiments within the Network for the Detection of Stratospheric Changes (NDACC). The component 'Climate' was added this year, turning the initial acronym in NDACC.
Seven laboratory rooms, a large telescope hall, and a telescope dome contain mainly permanent installations.
On the roof there is a base for external equipment, which is also used by several permanent installations.
Scientific Observatory
Others continuous measurements on physics and chemistry in the troposphere and stratospher are achieved, using : FTIR, Microwave Radiometer, LIDAR, Starphotometer, DOAS and UV Radiation Measurements.
More informations about atmospheric measurements.
fig 2 : Scientific routine measurements at NDACC building
Offices
The building has four offices and one combined office/control room. In these offices, a total of 6 to 9 working places can be set up for guest usage.
The infrastructure contains several computer terminals with multimedia connections, a fax, several telephones and standard office equipment.
In the second floor of the building a seminar room with a pantry, a videoconference installation and a small library is available for station guests.
More about offices.
Electronics Workshop
Workshop for electronics maintenance ( Welding, Voltmeters, Oscilloscopes) ..
More about electronics workshop.
Mechanics Workshop
An other workshop mainly for precision mechanics can be used under supervision of the station engineer.
More about mechanics workshop.
Other Facilities
In the liquid nitrogen plant about 20 l of LN2 can be produced daily.
The LN2 is available for all research projects in Ny-Ålesund on request.
