Amundsen-Nobile Climate Change Tower

The Amundsen-Nobile Climate Change Tower in Ny-Ålesund is a 34-meter-tall measurement station with instruments at multiple levels. It collects temperature, humidity, wind patterns, and solar radiation data to study polar climate conditions.

This research facility was established in 2009 by Italy's National Research Council to monitor Arctic environmental changes. It was created to gather long-term climate data from one of the world's most sensitive regions to warming.

The tower is named after Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and Italian explorer Umberto Nobile, honoring their Arctic expeditions. This naming reflects a shared commitment between two nations to understand the polar environment.

The station operates year-round and continuously collects atmospheric data for international climate research. Visitors should prepare for extreme weather conditions and understand that the location is remote and difficult to access.

The tower also measures snow layer thickness at two different depths, providing insights into how snow affects the planet's heat balance. These measurements are essential for understanding how the Arctic landscape influences global climate patterns.

Location: Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Inception: April 30, 2009

Official opening: April 30, 2009

GPS coordinates: 78.92140,11.86590

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25