Whats a Geodetic Squadron?

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Hello,

I've been reading about SAC, 55th in particular, and am wondering if anyone could
inform me about what a Geodectic Squadron was assigned to do?
These squadrons werre around in the late 40s.
Thanks

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Geodesy is the study of the earth's gravitational field isn't it? So did the aircraft undertake measurements over designated areas and frequencies perhaps?

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google is your friend

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Geodetetic or geodesic?

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Ian

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Geodetic - unless this is an abbreviation?

I tried Google first up and yes it does return some hits but nothing definitive or enlightening.

I'm wondering if its something to do with the DEW line being a part of SAC?