IceBridge Zigzags out of Svalbard

The video tutorial covers a mission to expand sea ice coverage and collect data on glaciers and sea ice. The mission involves flying over ice sheets and glaciers, collecting ATM and radar data, and observing sea ice changes. The team explores Greenland and the ice arch, concluding the mission with a rest period before continuing next week.

What was the primary scientific goal of the mission at the start?

• To conduct military exercises

• To explore new shipping routes

• To expand sea ice coverage on the eastern side of the pole

• To study the wildlife in the Arctic

What advanced technology was used to gather data on snow accumulation?

• Infrared cameras

• Satellite imagery

• The McCourt sounder and snow radar

• Underwater drones

How does the sea ice change as the team crosses the Fram Strait?

• It transitions from open water to broken pack ice and becomes more consolidated

• It remains unchanged

• It melts completely

• It becomes thinner and more fragmented

What pattern did the team follow to study the ice near Greenland?

• A zigzag pattern

• A circular pattern

• A straight line

• An M-shaped pattern

What is the significance of the ice arch at the top of the strait?

• It is a natural habitat for polar bears

• It is a structural feature visible on satellite imagery

• It is a popular tourist attraction

• It marks the boundary between two countries