2008 Ice Watch Joint Ocean Ice Study (JOIS) Sea Ice Observation Program

• Format: Dataset
• Language: unknown
• Published: International Arctic Research Center (IARC) Data Archive
• Subjects: sea ice observations; sea ice dynamics; satellite validation; Beaufort Sea; Sea ice
• Online Access: https://search.dataone.org/view/dcx_d1434057-74ae-4a5a-a85a-37d5f2dcef82_2

The cruise occurred in August, providing a snapshot of ice conditions at the end of the 2008 melt season. Throughout the cruise we experienced melt conditions, while only rarely witnessing frozen meltponds or new ice on the coldest of nights. This season’s cruise occurred closer to the 2006 JOIS cruise schedule, and therefore relatively earlier than the 2007 cruise dates. This should be considered when forecasting ice concentration and thickness in the areas visited because almost another month of melt conditions is to be expected. Ship-based sea ice observation data collected along the CCGS Louis S. St. Laurent ship track during the mid to late melt season.