Antarctic Technology Offshore Lagoon Laboratory

The Antarctic Technology Offshore Lagoon Laboratory consists of three curved fiberglass elements measuring 25 meters long, forming a horseshoe shape around a 150-square-meter area.

From 1982 to 1995, this facility operated at the University of Kiel's Institute of Oceanography, supporting research on marine life and testing equipment for polar expeditions.

The laboratory contributed to marine research by transmitting the first internet-shared images of marine organisms through its radio link connection system.

The structure accommodates twelve researchers with facilities including a laboratory, storage area, dormitory, computer room, and maintains a shallow draft of 38 centimeters.

The facility housed a NeXT computing system that enabled the development of early virtual microscopes for studying Antarctic krill specimens.

Location: Bergedorf

Creator: Waki Zöllner

Made from material: fiberglass

GPS coordinates: 53.51360,10.07329

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:53