Fuel drops weighing one tone each are parachuted out to Byrd Station from McMurdo in 1961. I have nothing specific to learn from this film other than a general overview and familiarization with the situation faced by trying to travel from station to station in Antarctica-- in this case McMurdo to an interior Byrd station.
The concept of an intra-continental "airbus" that would run between all stations was proposed as early as 1968 and again in 1971 but it was never fulfilled. This non-fulfillment is an indication that perhaps it was not possible.
We see Husky dogs in this film which have since been banned (?!). Why would they ban dogs that helped explore Antarctica in the early years?
The size of the Operation Deepfreeze is actually astonishing-- given that no development or mining is taking place. Why are so many resources being devoted to this without economic return?
More to be added to this particular post in coming days. Add your comments and questions below as you're inclined.
The concept of an intra-continental "airbus" that would run between all stations was proposed as early as 1968 and again in 1971 but it was never fulfilled. This non-fulfillment is an indication that perhaps it was not possible.
We see Husky dogs in this film which have since been banned (?!). Why would they ban dogs that helped explore Antarctica in the early years?
The size of the Operation Deepfreeze is actually astonishing-- given that no development or mining is taking place. Why are so many resources being devoted to this without economic return?
More to be added to this particular post in coming days. Add your comments and questions below as you're inclined.
