Greeley Haven is a large scientific research station in Antarctica. It is named after the American Antarctic explorer and scientist, Greeley L. Haven, who first established it in 1957. The station is located on the Ross Ice Shelf, about 3200 km from the South Pole. It has an area of about 1.3 square kilometers and a population of around 100 people during the summer months (November to March).
The main activities at Greeley Haven are atmospheric and glaciological research, as well as monitoring of the local environment. The station also serves as a base for occasional field trips to other parts of Antarctica.
Greeley Haven has been continuously occupied since 1957 and is one of the oldest research stations in Antarctica. It was originally built as a US Navy facility but was transferred to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 1962. Since then, it has been operated by various US universities and research institutions under contract with NSF.
The station underwent a major renovation in 1993-1994 which included construction of new buildings, installation of modern communications and computer equipment, and upgrade of power generation and water treatment facilities. These improvements have helped make Greeley Haven one of the most comfortable and well-equipped stations in Antarctica.