In order to understand Icebergs drift, the International Ice Patrol (IPP) used different tracking systems. One early method used glass tipped arrows dipped in dye.
The use of dye for tracking was later stopped as the dye dissapeared with melting and the iceberg rotation.
From the International Ice Patrol
The IPP monitors the iceberg danger near the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and provide the iceberg limit to the maritime community.
On Fogo Island, Newfoundland, ice is collected off the shore in spring from broken bits of passing icebergs on their way south through “Iceberg Alley.” The ice is used throughout the year as ice cubes and in ice boxes.
From 4 Dimensional Mapping project. Photos courtesy of Yvonne Mullock and Erika Irmler
This visual blog presents images and projects related to the WATERSHED+ art program.
WATERSHED+ is a public art program hosted by City of Calgary's department of Utilities and Environment Protection.
WATERSHED+ aims to develop awareness and pleasure in the environment, not by changing water management practice, nor developing a uniform visual language, but rather by creating a climate of opportunity for water initiatives to build an emotional connection between people and the watershed.
WATERSHED+ presents a unique approach to public art by embedding artists and artistic practices within UEP core activities, participating as members on infrastructure design teams, contributing to project design, development of events, community education, etc.
You can visit us at:
watershedplus.ca
This program was devised by Sans façon (Charles Blanc & Tristan Surtees) with a team composed of Matt Baker, Emlyn Firth, Yan Olivares of Yes Architectes, Eric Laurier and Bert van Duin.
