Visiting Researcher Enjoys Alaska Fishing

Dr. Ken Jezek of Byrd Polar Research Center-Ohio State University, was a visiting speaker for the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Seminar Course. His talk titled “Physical Properties of the Antarctic Ice Sheet Observed with RADARSAT-1” highlighted research results from RAMP (1997), MAMM (2000), and ongoing efforts. His presentation provided UAF students, faculty, and staff with recent results of Antarctic mapping.

Following 2 days of productive discussions, Jezek accompanied Don Atwood and Rick Guritz, both of ASF for an Alaskan fishing excursion on the Delta Clearwater River. Within minutes of casting, Jezek hooked the day’s first of many silver salmon.

On the long drive back to Fairbanks, Jezek discussed his long-standing pursuit of the elusive maple leaf sammon for which he claims sardines are the bait of choice.

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