Sermilik Station

In 1933, the glaciers of Ammassalik Ø were first subjected to a scientific survey by Knud Rasmussen's Seventh Thule Expedition.

In addition, there is a second, non-insulated building of around 50 m² that serves as a workshop, tool shed and storage room for operating materials and an inflatable boat.

It meets all standards, includes a smart control system and reduces operating costs so that the focus can be on research when visiting the station.

The upper floor is largely closed in winter and in the transitional seasons for reasons of energy efficiency.

All systems in the station are designed to be redundant, ensuring a fully functional and protective shelter for several weeks, even in extreme weather conditions.

Electricity is supplied in spring, summer and autumn by means of a photovoltaic system with around 50 kW peak and a 100 kWh battery storage.

For example, any equipment not needed in the control centre at the University of Graz is automatically switched off and the heating is adjusted.

It is not currently planned to operate the station during the transitional periods and in winter, but it has been designed with this in mind and can perform this task in the future.

[10][11] Researchers from the University of Graz are also investigating here what consequences climate change has on the occurrence of the storm wind Piteraq, which repeatedly causes devastating damage to buildings in East Greenland.