![[BROOKS RANGE]](pixdir/brksrnge.gif)
Snow is redistributed almost continuously by the persistent arctic winds.
![[SNOWY TUNDRA]](pixdir/fltlnd2.gif)
Due to highly variable drift patterns, the arctic snow cover becomes
quite patchy during spring melt.
![[SNOWMOBILE]](pixdir/snwmbile.gif)
Field research in the remote Alaskan Arctic requires good equipment and
attitude.