INSTALLATION OF ICE MOVEMENT POLES IN GREENLAND,

Abstract

During May 1963, snow-movement poles were installed at the former HIRAN sites on the Greenland ice sheet to prevent the loss of these positions through snow accumulation. It is anticipated that the poles will project above the snow surface for approximately 10 years, during which time they will be re-surveyed to determine movement of the ice sheet. HIRAN stations and erection techniques are described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0609347

Entities

People

  • Donald L. Alford
  • Steven J. Mock

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkalies
  • Atlantic Ocean Islands
  • Bases (Chemistry)
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Fluids
  • Glaciers
  • Greenland
  • Hydrogen Compounds
  • Hydroxides
  • Ice
  • Landforms

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies