Devon Island Programs, 1968

Four field parties, studying glaciology, botany and ornithology, used the Arctic Institute's facilities on Devon Island during the summer of 1968. The botanical and ornithological studies were carried out from the Base Camp near Cape Sparbo, while the glaciological work was pursued from field c...

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Published in:ARCTIC
Main Authors: Barrett, Paul E., Hussell, D.J.T., Whillans, Ian M.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1969
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Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/66257
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Summary:Four field parties, studying glaciology, botany and ornithology, used the Arctic Institute's facilities on Devon Island during the summer of 1968. The botanical and ornithological studies were carried out from the Base Camp near Cape Sparbo, while the glaciological work was pursued from field camps on the ice cap and the Sverdrup Glacier. .