NASA's Operation IceBridge Completes 11 Years of Polar Surveys

NASA's Operation IceBridge Completes 11 Years of Polar Surveys

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Biology, Geography, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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Icebridge was a significant polar airborne survey conducted between 2009 and 2019, bridging data gaps between satellite missions. It provided critical insights into sea ice, glaciers, and ice sheets, using innovative techniques like snow radar and radar sounders. The mission led to groundbreaking discoveries, such as mapping Antarctic bedrock and uncovering a massive canyon in Greenland. Icebridge's data has been instrumental in understanding cryosphere dynamics, influencing over 660 scientific papers. Its legacy continues through validated satellite measurements and enhanced models of ice behavior.

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What was the primary purpose of the Icebridge mission?

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How did the Icebridge team measure snow thickness on sea ice?

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What significant discovery was made by NASA scientists in 2011 regarding the Pine Island Glacier?

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Describe the impact of Icebridge data on understanding the Antarctic ice sheet's behavior.

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What was the significance of the 3D map of Antarctica's bedrock topography developed in 2013?

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