US and Canadian officials meet in 1952 to discuss early warning defense system across Arctic region

The transcript discusses Project 572, which led to the development of a radar warning system across the North American Arctic. This system, known as the DEW Line, faced extreme conditions during its construction, involving a series of radar stations across the Arctic region.

What were the initial steps taken before the construction of the radar warning system?

Explain the significance of the picket fence of radar stations.