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Article #6752Re: Poker Flats, Alaska UAF
From: lbartel
Date: Sat, 02 Jan 1993 23:07
Date: Sat, 02 Jan 1993 23:07
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In article <1993Jan1.180631.1@acad3.alaska.edu>, nsmca@acad3.alaska.edu writes: > Does anyone know anything about "Poker Flats" in Alaska.. > Up near Fairbanks, AK.. If I remember right it is run by the > University of Alaska Fairbanks.. Mostly does atmospheric (northern lights, etc) > research.. > > > Michael Adams > Alias: Morgoth/Ghost Wheel > nsmca@acad3.alaska.edu It is located at mile 29.6 Steese Highway, northeast of Fairbanks, and is operated by the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska. They use it primarily for auroral and upper atmospheric research for NASA and DOD. I don't believe the facility is open to the public although it is not used for classified research. They use a Nike solid fuled rocket launched to 60 - 200 mile altitudes often to release barium. The barium release is visible over much of Alaska as a green cloud at night. Don't see too many Alaskans on the net! Lawrence Bartel in%"lbartel@vax1.umkc.edu"
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