4 ms·
From the pdf, page 3 at the bottom: "Simply put, Thule exists today in order to support the operation of the solid-state phased-array radar located at the Ball
by malkia 5y ago
From the pdf, page 3 at the bottom:
"Simply put, Thule exists today in order to support the operation of the solid-state phased-array radar located at the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS), Site I. The BMEWS site is located approximately 11 miles northwest of the main base.
It provides early warning detection of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launches from the Russian land mass and submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) launches from the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans against North America. Additionally, BMEWS keeps track of polar orbiting satellites.
"
- na85 5y agoIt also serves as a convenient staging point for Operation Boxtop, the resupply of Eureka and Alert. Alert in particular plays a very important role, and the intelligence it collects is vital.
- malkia 5y agoThanks! I wasn't aware, and not sure why kept on reading that pdf... I've actually did not know what donning and doffing means (it was about donning and doffing your arctic gear), and with this pandemic I should've known, but found quick video on youtube about it -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCzwH7d4Ags https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCzwH7d4Ags
- implements 5y ago> The BMEWS site is located approximately 11 miles northwest of the main base. It’s actually northeast - I hope none of the airmen got lost wandering off in the wrong direction!