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The Jinnah Antarctic Station (JAS) is an Antarctic scientific research station operated by the Pakistan Antarctic Programme.[1][2] It is located in the vicinity of Sør Rondane Mountains, Queen Maud Land in Eastern Antarctica.[2]

Description and history

Pakistan signed Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) in 1991. And, the programme was launched by the scientists of National Institute of Oceanography, with the full pledged support of Ministry of Science and Technology of Pakistan Government. The program was led the Pakistan Navy as it had provided the logistic support to the programme. In 1991, the Jinnah Antarctic Station was established. Pakistan maintains two summer research stations and one weather observatory in the vicinity of SOR Rondane Mountain Range.

References

  1. ^ Mills, J.M. (2003). Exploring polar frontiers: a historical encyclopedia. Vol. 1 (A–M). Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO.
  2. ^ a b Antarctic Research National Institute of Oceanography
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70°24′S 25°45′E / 70.400°S 25.750°E / -70.400; 25.750

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