polar shelf
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An overview of the early days of the Polar Continental Shelf Project, the science logistic support project for scientists working in the Canadian ArcticTRANSCRIPT
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“we can assert our presence in the Arctic Islands with scientists, they work hard and are inexpensive” (A federal DM)
…or how to claim sovereignty on the cheap
…ou la souvereineté à bon marché!
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Dr. E.F. (Fred) Roots1st Director PCSP1er Directeur de l’EPCP
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Resolute 1959
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Air strip
Isachsen
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Isachsen 1959
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Frank Huntpre-eminent surveyor.
Don Smith (gravity)Adam Kerr (hydrography)Frank HuntCape Isachsen Ellef Ringnes Island
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DECCA Navigation System
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Raising a “DECCA Master mast1959 SE of Isachsen
“The tallest man-made structurein the Canadian Arctic!”
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Doug Granger and DS at a Decca site
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The idiot machine!
The Rat!
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DS and Dick Moskal
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Louise Fjord, June 25 1959 Dick Moskal, Don Smith, René Bataille & Denis
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Beaufort Formation N of Louise Fjord
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Wade Reinhardt and Don Smith
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Vic Lalonde buildinga dam to measure flowon a small stream northof Isachsen.
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Dr. Art Collin in charge of field operations 1960 and Denis St-Onge
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All around nice guy
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An EXPANDED Vision
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Some elements of the landscape of Ellef Ringnes
A CUESTA
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Hogback
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Sandstone pillars
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Adam and Eve
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He mistook a man in a sleeping bag for a seal!
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The “Tuk” base
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Polar Shelf Eureka, Ellesmere Island
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Some old (?) timers:Frank Hunt, Chris Barmig, Denis St-Onge, George Hobson & Fred Roots
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1959So littlechange!
MerciThank youNah ko rhami