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Byrd's Flight
The Ohio State University's Library web site notes 'As a navigational aviator, Byrd pioneered in the technology that would be the foundation for modern polar exploration and investigation. As a decorated and much celebrated hero, Byrd drew popular attention to areas of the world that became focal points of scientific investigation in numerous disciplines.' More information about Admiral Richard E. Byrd can be found at (http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/arvweb/polar/byrd/byrd.htm)

Flying along Richard Byrds flight path using RADARSAT data from the Antarctic Mapping Mission    Flying along Richard Byrds flight path using RADARSAT data from the Antarctic Mapping Mission
Duration: 53.0 seconds
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Richard Byrds Flight (high-resolution still)    Richard Byrds Flight (high-resolution still)

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Animation Number:1001
Completed:1999-11-08
Animators:Tom Biddlecome (Raytheon) (Lead)
 Stuart A. Snodgrass (GST)
 Marte Newcombe (GST)
Scientist:Ken Jezek (Ohio State University)
Platform/Sensor/Data Set:RADARSAT-1/SAR (1997/09/26-1997/11/04)
Series:Antarctica
Video:SVS1999-1007 *
Goddard TV Tape:G1999-080
Keywords:
DLESE >> History and philosophy of science
DLESE >> Human geography
DLESE >> Physical geography
GCMD >> Location >> Antarctica
More Information on this topic available at:
stories/antarctica/index.html
 
 
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