rigorous winds and freezing temperatures prevailing in the area. In addition the base had a cubicle mounted on skis. These facilities were assigned to staff accommodation, communications station, infirmary, meteorological station, kitchen, bathroom and power plant. A freezing chamber was built in the ice, and some deposits were installed directly on the ground. Scientific activities Besides the usual equipment and facility maintenance duties, personnel at Belgrano III carried out various scientific projects regarding meteorology, geomagnetism and topographic surveys on the area. See also Argentine Antarctica List of Antarctic research stations List of Antarctic field camps References External links Fundaciòn Marambio – Base Belgrano III Dirección Nacional del Antártico Belgrano III Populated places established in 1980 Berkner Island 1980 establishments in Antarctica