First results from a CryoSat-2 calibration experiment in the East Antarctic sea ice zone, SIPEX-2
We present preliminary results from the Sea Ice Physicsand Ecosystems eXperiment, SIPEX-2, that will be usedfor the calibration of Cryosat-2 sea ice products in EastAntarctica. We encountered difficult sea ice conditionswith sea ice thickness exceeding 5 m over large areas,due to highly deformed sea...
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Format: | Conference Object |
Language: | English |
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European Space Agency
2013
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Online Access: | http://www.cryosat2013.org/ http://ecite.utas.edu.au/86497 |
Summary: | We present preliminary results from the Sea Ice Physicsand Ecosystems eXperiment, SIPEX-2, that will be usedfor the calibration of Cryosat-2 sea ice products in EastAntarctica. We encountered difficult sea ice conditionswith sea ice thickness exceeding 5 m over large areas,due to highly deformed sea ice floes consisting of manyunconsolidated blocks. In addition, snow load on top thesea ice ranged between 0.5 m and 1m in general, withnegative sea ice freeboard common in the study area. Thedata collected during the expedition are currently beinganalysed and will be made available for |
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