Rugged computer delivers reliable data in arctic conditions

When researchers from Aarhus University joined the LOMROG III expedition to the North Pole, they needed equipment that could survive one of the harshest environments on Earth.

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Challenge: Data collection in harsh environments

When researchers from Aarhus University joined the LOMROG III expedition to the North Pole, they needed technology that could handle extreme cold, wind, and snow – without failing.

Their choice: Blue Line’s rugged notebook.

The research team, led by Associate Professor PhD Lars Chresten Lund-Hansen, collected samples of ice algae and water data on 37 ice stations across the Arctic Ocean.

Each day, they were flown out by helicopter to measure light, temperature, and salinity under the ice – often in temperatures below freezing.

They needed a rugged computer that could withstand rough transport, run reliably outdoors, and stay readable even in bright sunlight.

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Solution

Solution: Rugged computer from Blue Line

To meet these demanding requirements, the team selected Blue Line’s rugged notebook – a mobile rugged computer specifically designed for fieldwork in extreme environments.

Built with a durable magnesium-alloy chassis, sealed against dust and moisture, and tested to withstand vibrations and drops, the rugged notebook offered the reliability needed for Arctic research.

Its low power consumption and long battery life were key advantages, allowing scientists to work for extended periods in freezing conditions without interruptions.

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Rugged computer delivers reliable data in arctic conditions

“We brought it to 37 ice stations, and it performed perfectly. The battery lasted the entire day, even in the cold. We had a spare battery, but we never needed it”

Lars Chresten Lund-Hansen, Associate Professor PhD

Result: Reliable performance in every condition

Reduced downtime

Thanks to robust, field-tested design

Energy efficiency

Enabling long operation time between charges

Accurate data collection

Across 37 remote Arctic ice stations

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The LOMROG III Expedition

The LOMROG III expedition was part of an international research effort led by the Danish state on behalf of Greenland, in cooperation with the United Nations.

Its purpose was to map the seabed and collect geological and biological data to support future boundary claims in the Arctic Ocean. The expedition was carried out aboard the Swedish icebreaker ODEN, with a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Denmark, Sweden, and several other nations.

Operating in the Arctic means facing some of the most challenging conditions on the planet. Temperatures drop below freezing, visibility can vanish in seconds due to fog or snow, and ice thickness can reach up to four meters.

In this setting, reliable equipment is not just a convenience – it’s a necessity.

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