International Ice Observation and Ice Patrol Service in the North Atlantic Ocean (Season of 1954).

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Abstract:

The bulletin is No. 40 in the series of annual reports on the International Ice Observation and Ice Patrol Service, season of 1954. It contains a report of the observation operations which extended from 6 February to 16 July 1954. Ship, aircraft and communications activities are described and special sections deal with observed monthly ice conditions and statistics on ice and sea temperature. Also included is a preliminary presentation of the oceanographic data collected during 1954, charts of dynamic topography of the sea surface ocean current maps, tables of oceanographic data, and a brief discussion of the results of the seasons oceanographic surveys.

Author(s):
Bush, A. J. ; Murray, J. E. ; Soule, Floyd M.
Author Organization(s):
COAST GUARD WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Annual rept.,
Supplementary Note:
See also AD-780 850 and AD-780 852.
Pagination:
0204

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USCG-Bull-40, USCG-188-9
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*Ice reporting, *Oceanographic data, *North Atlantic Ocean, Sea ice, Aerial reconnaissance, Ice islands, Icebergs, Coast Guard, Patrol craft, Surface temperature, Ocean currents, Tables(Data), Depth, Salinity
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography, Snow, Ice and Permafrost
Keyword(s):
International ice patrol 1954, Labrador Sea
Report Date:
1954 Jan 01