UAF researchers use drones to evaluate sea ice thickness at Nome and aid incoming tanker

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2012-01-11
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PFRR team and GI scientists in Nome
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Evaluating sea ice and aiding tanker

Jan. 10, 2012

 

By Reba Lean

 

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

 

 

FAIRBANKS — Camera-equipped drones flew over Nome this week to help a Russian fuel tanker, the Renda, get a perspective on the sea ice near the town’s harbor.


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