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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Main Authors: Lieser, JL, Jansen, PW, Steer, AD, Heil, P, Massom, RA, Williams, GD, Kunz, C
Format: Conference Object
Language:English
Published: European Space Agency 2013
Subjects:
Earth Sciences
Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience
Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience not elsewhere classified
Antarctic
Antarc*
Sea ice
Online Access:http://www.cryosat2013.org/
http://ecite.utas.edu.au/86497
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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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