6 April 2022 Touring the Tundra | PolarTREC

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Today was a day of cleaning gear (washing off the salty sea water residue), packing science equipment for the cargo shipment tomorrow, and touring the tundra near the Navy Arctic Research Station. I found the remains of the Air Force Arctic Survival School (i.e. snow forts and igloos).

Touring the Tundra — Touring the tundra at the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory.

Recording for Arctic Science Sessions National Science Foundation podcast — Recording for Arctic Science Sessions National Science Foundation podcast with UIC's Eben Hopson. The podcast will be aired on KBRW Top of the World Radio in the coming months.

Engage with IABP AK Spring 22 Deployment Expedition

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Date

6 April 2022

Location

Naval Arctic Research Center

Expedition

International Arctic Buoy Program

Temperature

-12° F

Wind Speed

9mph

Wind Chill

-25° F

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