DEWLine Museum: Construction and Operations of the Distant Early Warning Radar Line
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Summary
The article discusses the construction and operations of the DEWLine, highlighting the challenges faced during the construction and the continuous surveillance efforts for 36 years.
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The radar consoles at all of the DEWLine's 33 stations across the Arctic were manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 36 years, without fail.
Article URL: https://dewlinemuseum.com/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44566034
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