Download or read book Operation Deep Freeze 61 Marine Geophysics Observations written by NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE WASHINGTON D C. and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marine geophysical research in the Antarctic during the Austral summer of 1960-61 is described. A broad program consisting of terrestrial magnetism, bathymetry, and oceanography was accomplished aboard USS STATEN ISLAND (AGB-5). Oceanographic observations were obtained from USS EDISTO (AGB-2), and supplementary observations were obtained from USS GLACIER (AGB-4), USCGC EASTWIND (WAGB-279), and USS WILHOITE (DER-397). In addition, the project entitled Shore-Based Seasonal Oceanographic Studies at McMurdo Sound was completed. (Author).