Preparing for the Arctic Future; NGS Positioning Activities Worth Billions (Episode 30)

Summary: Preparing for the Arctic Future: Within the next two decades, the Arctic Ocean is expected to be free of ice in the summer. That means lots of ship traffic, and lots of ship traffic means the potential for lots of accidents and oil spills. Positioning Activities Worth $2.4 Billion Annually: A new study shows that the economic value of services provided by NOS's National Geodetic Service is in the range of billions of dollars.