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This project aims to optimize IceBridge sea ice findings by incorporating additional data sources from various national and international activities. Objectives include identifying calibration/validation chances, enhancing in-situ data collection, and refining measurement strategies to account for spatial and temporal differences. The Sea Ice Team Leader oversees scientific guidance, flight planning, data quality, and product development for improved results. Operational applications are also considered for this initiative.
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Optimizing Airborne Observations of Sea Ice Thickness and Snow Depth through the Integration of Additional Data SetsJackie Richter-Menge and Thorsten Markus Goal : Optimize IceBridge sea ice results by leveraging other national and international activities and assets Specific objectives: • Identify potential cal/val opportunities • Interface with in-situ data collection efforts to: i) Optimize types of variables collected and the data management ii) Optimize measurement strategies addressing differences in spatial and temporal scales Sea Ice Team Leader: • Oversee team efforts to provide expert scientific guidance in areas of flight line planning, measurement strategies, data quality control, and data product development • Update IceBridge Level 1 requirements (complete by 12/2010) • Consider operational (versus climatological) applications