NASA | A Selective History of Arctic Sea Ice Observations, Part 2

The video discusses the evolution of satellite technology for observing Arctic sea ice, starting with early Tyros weather satellites and advancing to more sophisticated instruments like Nimbus 5 and ICESAT. It highlights the decline in Arctic ice cover, with significant reductions noted from 1999 onwards. New missions focus on measuring ice thickness, crucial for understanding climate impacts. The video emphasizes ongoing research efforts to study ice cover and thickness, predicting continued ice shrinkage and its global climate implications.

What advancements in satellite technology were made starting in 1967 for observing Arctic sea ice?

What significant trend was observed in Arctic ice cover by 1999?

How did the launch of the Aqua satellite in 2002 enhance observations of ice extent?

What were the implications of the record minimums reached in summer 2007?

How do computer models predict the future of Arctic sea ice?