Improved observation and prediction of sea ice hazards to assist decision-making in safe and efficient Arctic shipping and offshore operations

Institution: University of Waterloo
Theme: Environmental change
Area of Vulnerability: Marine ecosystems/living resources, Marine industries
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  • Andrea ScottUniversity of Waterloo
Funding Call
Bridging the Gap/Knowledge and Technology Exchange and Exploitation
Region
Arctic
Years
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Funded By
Network Centres of Excellence (NCE)

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Cycle II, Bridging the Gap/KTEE

Changes of sea ice conditions and the world’s hunger for natural resources are leading to increased shipping and offshore activities in the Arctic. However, these activities are affected by sea ice, which can be hazardous due to its presence alone, or due to ice drift, ridging, and pressure. The team will develop improved observations and forecasting capabilities of sea ice type, thickness, ridging, drift, and pressure in the Beaufort Sea by means of airborne surveying, satellite remote sensing, and sea ice forecasting.

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