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    Mississippi River ice surveys are a sign of spring [Image 3 of 4]

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    A US Army Corps of Engineers airboat is traveling across a frozen lake or body of water in winter conditions. The operator is wearing an orange jacket and helmet, seated at the rear controls near the large propeller fan. Snow-covered hills or mountains are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

    RED WING, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES

    02.27.2014

    Photo by Patrick Moes 

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District

    Al VanGuilder, St. Paul District lead survey technician, launches the St. Paul District airboat on to the Mississippi River, near Lake City, Minn., Feb. 27, to begin measuring the ice thickness within Lake Pepin. The Corps of Engineers measures the ice thickness every spring and the navigation industry uses the information to determine when to break through the ice and begin the shipping season. Lake Pepin ice is traditionally the last hurdle for the navigation industry to deal with before reaching St. Paul, because the ice is usually a lot thicker in the lake due to the slow moving current.

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    Date Taken: 02.27.2014
    Date Posted: 02.27.2014 16:09
    Photo ID: 1175959
    VIRIN: 140227-A-LI073-003
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 5.04 MB
    Location: RED WING, MINNESOTA, US

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