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	The oceanographers were trying to make measurements about every 15 miles (25 km) along east-west transects extending from the deep water in the east to the shallow water on the continental shelf in the west. They could do the eastern measurements from the ship, but there was too much ice for the ship to make it all the way to the western stations. So, they brought a helicopter to fly them to the western stations. Typically one of us from the sea ice group would go along with them to get some more sea ice data from different locations. Some photos of the helicopter taking off from the ship.
	The Coast Guard took safety very seriously, especially when it came to helicopter take off and landing. The decks were off limits when the helicopter was taking off or landing, and there was always a crew standing by with emergency and firefighting gear just in case something went wrong. Here is that crew lined up in the hanger while the helicopter is preparing to take off.
	Inside the helicopter during the flight. The orange suits are survival suits to keep you dry if you happen to fall through the ice.

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