July 08, 2004

Naval Operations in an Ice-Free Arctic. This government symposium took place in 2001 but was a sobering highlight of my web surfing this evening. "Submarine data reveal a 40% decrease in arctic sea ice volume ... These trends translate into a possibility that the US Navy will be required to operate in the Arctic ... New capabilities will be required in many aspects of air, space, surface and subsurface operations and support."
posted by rolypolyman 19 years ago
  • Yes, it's definitely sobering. I suppose it's best people start planning now to cope with such widespread changes. Thanks, rolypolyman.
  • Speechless, am I. Thanks for the link.
  • If there was a 40% decrease in 2001, I wonder what the levels of ice are three years later...
  • sort of O/T: I remember from my submariner days the scuttelbut about a certain blue nose run. I rememeber it 'cuz it caught my attention 'cuz it was a civilian led 'expedition' that was assigned a fast attack nuclear submarine to do it. I remember feeling sorry for the blue shirts becuase when civilians are on board, boat life takes a big sux0r.