NASA | Operation Icebridge: Recovery Offshore 01

The video features John Sontag, a senior scientist with the ATM team, discussing the Recovery Offshore 1 mission in East Antarctica. The mission aims to study the interaction between glaciers and ocean waters using gravity and radar instruments. Despite challenging weather conditions, the team successfully collected data to understand underwater cavities and their impact on glacier behavior.

What is the primary focus of the Recovery Offshore 1 mission?

• Exploring Berkner Island

• Studying the Filchner Ice Shelf

• Analyzing the Wooddell region

• Mapping the Antarctic Peninsula

Why is it important to understand the shape of underwater cavities beneath ice shelves?

• To predict future weather patterns

• To study the interaction between glaciers and warm ocean waters

• To explore new marine life

• To map the Antarctic coastline

Which instruments are used in the mission to collect data on underwater cavities?

• Gravity and radar instruments

• Sonar and GPS

• Satellite imagery and buoys

• Thermal cameras and drones

What was the predicted weather condition during the mission?

• Clear skies throughout

• Heavy snowfall

• Cloud layers between 8,000 and 10,000 feet

• Strong winds

What was the team's reaction upon reaching the site despite the challenging weather?

• Disappointed due to poor visibility

• Frustrated by equipment failure

• Surprised by unexpected snowfall

• Pleased with the clear skies and beautiful scene