GPS World, August 2015
Extreme Environments survey Steep Continued from page 36 K2 s height from its previous altitude of 861034 meters 2824803 feet to 860902 meters 2824475 feet 15 meters 33 feet shorter than previously believed Yet the biggest surprise was at K2 s Camp Four on the Abruzzi Spur where expeditions on this route begin their final ascent to the summit Previous measurements stated that the route began at 7900 meters 25920 feet The new data collected proves that the route starts at 7747029 meters 25416667 feet making the climb 150 meters 492 feet longer than previously recorded This is a challenging difference for K2 climbers who at this point are struggling for weeks with the weakening effects of altitude sickness and the stress of staying focused The team also plans to climb Mount Everest where a reference station is located very close to the EVK2CNRs Pyramid International Laboratory on the Nepali side of Mount Everest Manufacturer The survey team used the Leica Viva GS14 GNSS receiver and two GX1230 reference receivers and antennae provided by Leica Geosystems www leica geosystems com Leica Geosystems used the opportunity to test its equipments portability resistance to very low temperatures and rugged use on rough tracks Adapted from an article by Katherine Lehmuller and Marco Mozzon in the Reporter 72 the Leica Geosystems customer magazine and other sources The route to K2 s summit MARKET NEW TO Industrys First Online Buyers Guide Access hundreds of Manufacturers Products Services Visit bookmark it today GPSWORLDBUYERSGUIDE COM Have a question about the directory Contact Chloe Kalin at 216 363 7929 www gpsworld com August 2015 GPS World 45
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