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Other than the cold, baseline measurements were facilitated by measuring acrossthe flat lagoon ice from mainland point-to-point

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Description

Other than the cold, baseline measurements were facilitated by measuring acrossthe flat lagoon ice from mainland point-to-point.Baselines were measured to second-order standards and 4-5 miles long.

Photographer

Rear Admiral Harley D. Nygren

Display Date

Spring 1949

Location

Alaska North Slope

Collection

Paths Less Taken

The Arctic Field Party (1949-1951)

Geodesy

NOAA Affiliation

NOAA Corps (ret.)

Keywords

Arctic