NASA | ARISE Arctic Mission Takes Shape

The ARISE mission aims to study the effects of global warming in the Arctic, where temperatures are rising twice as fast as the rest of the planet. The mission faces challenges in logistics and planning, needing to be executed in less than seven months. The NASA C130 aircraft is used for its flexibility and ability to carry various instruments. The mission fosters cooperation and excitement within the scientific community, eager to analyze new datasets.

What type of aircraft is being used for the mission and why?

What is the significance of the datasets mentioned in the text?