Charting the Frozen Sea

Synopsis

Safe navigation corridors through Arctic waters are necessary if Canada is to exploit and transport Arctic oil and gas reserves in the coming decade. Looks at the work of the research ship ‘CSS Hudson’ and illustrates some of the surveying methods employed.

Language

English

Country

Canada

Year of production

1982

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Introductory courses on hydrographic surveying.*

Subjects

Geography; Technology

Keywords

Arctic Ocean; hydrographic surveying; navigation skills

Credits

Director

Guy Dufaux

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Canada House Film & Video Library

Notes

closed down 1993