The Use of Aero-Sledges in Arctic Exploration

Aero-sledges were first used in the Soviet Arctic on the ice-cap of Novaya Zemlya in 1932-–33; but the experiment was, on the whole, unsuccessful. It may be of interest to describe the experiences of two other expeditions, on which they were used with highly satisfactory results, proving them to be...

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Published in:Polar Record
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1936
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Arctic
Ice cap
Novaya Zemlya
Polar Record
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247400034847
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247400034847
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Summary:Aero-sledges were first used in the Soviet Arctic on the ice-cap of Novaya Zemlya in 1932-–33; but the experiment was, on the whole, unsuccessful. It may be of interest to describe the experiences of two other expeditions, on which they were used with highly satisfactory results, proving them to be an extremely effective and convenient means of transport.

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