Thursday, October 20, 2016

Geodesy's Role in the National Park Service

NGS's Alaska Regional Geodetic Advisor attended the National Park Service's (NPS) Centennial Science and Stewardship Symposium in Fairbanks, Alaska, to participate in outreach events highlighting the role of geodesy in the NPS. A presentation highlighted the reestablishment of Denali's summit elevation and included posters showcasing progress on the 2016 NOAA Preserve America Project, Technology in the Wilderness. A NOAA/NPS partnership to install new water level stations in Alaska's national parks was also discussed.

For more information, contact: Nicole.Kinsman@noaa.gov