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Improved Canadian Arctic Sea Ice Thickness Estimates from Synthetic Aperture Radar Altimetry

By January 4, 2023January 5th, 2023No Comments
Institution: University of Manitoba
Theme: Human activity
Area of Vulnerability: Marine industries

Project Complete

Postdoctoral Fellow

Vishnu Nadan, University of Manitoba

Principal investigator

Julienne Stroeve, University of Manitoba

Call

Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards, Cohort 1

The aim of this research is to produce a more accurate SIT product for the Canadian Arctic, utilizing SAR altimeter observations acquired by CryoSat-2 satellite and future satellite-based systems operating in the same radar frequency and imaging configuration. By engaging end-users, this project aims to enhance improved seasonal ice predicting capabilities from regional-scale ice prediction systems such as the CanSIPS and the PIOMAS, and provide inputs to upgraded operational sea ice charts to support safer shipping through ice-infested Canadian Arctic.