[SIGC MET TEAM: GREENLAND]

Year Published: 1959

Description: Camp Century, established by the U.S. Army in 1959 in Greenland, served as a testing ground for technologies aimed at both scientific research and military strategy during the Cold War. The camp focused on exploring Arctic environments and assessing the viability of concealed military bases beneath ice. The film documents various activities at the camp, including the assembly and deployment of radiosondes for atmospheric data collection, the operation of satellite communication equipment, and the preparation for rocket launches. Officers are shown conducting meteorological studies, coordinating communications, and engaging in recreational activities, all within the stark, snowy landscape of the Arctic.