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Light Sensitive Cabin
The Light Sensitive Cabin is located 2,5 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund and is for research and instruments that needs to get away from the light pollution from Ny-Ålesund.
The Light Sensitive Cabin is located 2,5 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund and is fitted with four domes on the roof that can be used for instruments that are sensitive to light pollution from Ny-Ålesund.
Owner: Kings Bay AS
Contact person: Research Advisor at Kings Bay research@kingsbay.no
Procedures for booking
- Use of the Light Sensitive Cabin must be booked through the Research in Svalbard portal.
- All bookings must be coordinated with Kings Bay Research Advisor at research@kingsbay.no before they can be approved.
- Your booking will be confirmed through the Research in Svalbard portal.
- Operational or logistical support needs are booked through Kings Bay
Main focus area
Aurora and light measurements.
Facilities
Small room with four domes. The cabin is insulated to keep the temperature inside above freezing.
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