A wireless subglacial probe for deep ice applications

• Main Authors: Smeets, C.J.P.P., Boot, W., Hubbard, A., Pettersson, R., Wilhelms, F., van den Broeke, M.R., van de Wal, R.S.W.
• Other Authors: Marine and Atmospheric Research, Sub Dynamics Meteorology, Afd Marine and Atmospheric Research, Dep Natuurkunde
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: Greenland; Kangerlussuaq; glacier; Ice Sheet
• Online Access: https://dspace.library.uu.nl/handle/1874/257456

We present the design and first results from two experiments using a wireless subglacial sensor system (WiSe) that is able to transmit data through 2500m thick ice. Energy consumption of the probes is minimized, enabling the transmission of data for at least 10 years. In July 2010 the first prototyp...