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GPS antenna installed to monitor ground motion at Yellowstone.

1905 (approx.)

Detailed Description

High-precision GPS antenna for receiving the signals from orbiting GPS satellites at Lake Junction, Yellowstone. It is connected to the earth by a specially installed 2" Invar rod. This is a special antenna that shields out extraneous microwave signals and allows the precision of measuring ground movements to millimeters.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.