NASA | Building a Bigger Bridge

The NASA Arctic 2011 campaign involves flying aircraft over Arctic regions to study ice sheets and sea ice. The campaign uses two aircraft, P3B and B200, equipped with advanced instruments to measure ice thickness and elevation changes. The mission aims to extend NASA's elevation data set and collaborate with European partners by integrating Cryosat 2 satellite data. This collaborative effort will enhance understanding of ice dynamics and contribute to sea level rise predictions.

What instruments will be carried by the B200 aircraft and what is their purpose?

Explain the significance of the collaboration with the Cryosat 2 satellite in this campaign.