In coordination with our collaborators, we are targeting critical, new observations using state-of- the-art technology (e.g. robotic sensors, satellite data, drones and in situ measurements) at the heart of sea-ice production and interactions in the Ross Sea polynya.
We are:
- Developing and deploying a network of instruments in the Ross Sea polynya (using fishing and research vessels) providing real-time data.
- Correlating satellite data for sea ice and primary production (via chlorophyl) in situ measurements of sea-ice conditions (e.g. snow cover, dust content, light transmissivity).
- Developing new technology and capabilities to help monitor changes in key parameters, assess thresholds, help ground-truth data from a new NASA satellite, and provide relevant real-time information for policymakers.
