ANTARCTIC TASK FORCE 43. 1960-1961

Heavy tractor train traverses can be employed in the Antarctic to transport supplies too heavy for airlift. Daily preventive maintenance is essential to assure the success of any traverse. The Byrd-South Pole Traverse experienced no mechanical breakdowns. (Author)

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: ARMY GENERAL EQUIPMENT TEST ACTIVITY FORT LEE VA
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1961
Subjects:
*NAVIGATION
*POLAR REGIONS
*TRACTORS
*TRANSPORTATION
CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
TRACKED VEHICLES
TRAFFICABILITY
Antarctic
Byrd
South Pole
The Antarctic
Antarc*
South pole
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Description
Summary:Heavy tractor train traverses can be employed in the Antarctic to transport supplies too heavy for airlift. Daily preventive maintenance is essential to assure the success of any traverse. The Byrd-South Pole Traverse experienced no mechanical breakdowns. (Author)

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