Open AccessObservations on the construction methods used in Soviet-era shore navigational aids in the northern reaches of the Yenisei River
Author(s) -
A E Goncharov,
A A Gorodov
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1230/1/012025
Subject(s) - shore , arctic , the arctic , meaning (existential) , geography , physical geography , archaeology , geology , oceanography , psychology , psychotherapist
Intense navigation in the northernmost reaches of the Yenisei River during the Soviet era produced a rich industrial heritage. Among the more conspicuous objects are the remains of shore navigational aids, particularly leading lights and beacon towers. The surviving structures offer insights into the navigation methods used in this part of the Arctic. Navigational aides were also among the last industrial structures in the Soviet Arctic to be built of wood. Besides, they are important examples of structural engineering in the Arctic, meaning that they were designed to cope with the harsh environment.