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Back from Greenland, No Rest for the Weary Jun 08, 2010 04:33:41 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Over the span of almost 10 weeks, IceBridge flew 28 science flights covering a total of 62,842 nautical miles.
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Jakobshavn in 3D May 27, 2010 06:57:39 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Last weekend's "no-fly" days allowed scientists time to process data, turning up this 3D image of Jakobshavn, one of Greenland's primary outlet glaciers.
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Seeing Eastern Greenland for the First Time May 26, 2010 09:10:13 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Doctoral student Jason Reimuller recounts flying with IceBridge to better understand polar climate.
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Ice Calves from Russell Glacier May 20, 2010 03:57:15 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Scientists working with NASA's IceBridge mission observe ice breaking off from a glacier in Greenland.
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Notes From the Met Hut May 17, 2010 01:52:18 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Similar to "the shack" in Thule, the "met hut" is where scientists manage the GPS ground station in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.
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An Inland Connection? May 13, 2010 10:39:39 PM | Ice Bridge
 
An IceBridge flight explores the connection between Greenland's outlet glaciers and the inland ice sheet.
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Eyes for Ice: In the Field with Indrani Das May 13, 2010 09:33:21 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Take a look at some of Greenland’s fastest moving glaciers though the eyes of an ice scientist.
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Around Kanger May 13, 2010 06:08:41 AM | Ice Bridge
 
What do scientists, engineers and flight crew do when they’re not flying? Take an photo tour around Kangerlussaq, Greenland.
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Southeast to Southwest: Adapting on the Fly May 10, 2010 02:01:33 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Ash and clouds lead to on-the-fly adaptations of flight lines and science targets.
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The Big Three May 10, 2010 01:34:34 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Scientists aboard the P-3 survey two of Greenland's "big three" glaciers, responsible for a large amount of ice loss.
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Isolation May 10, 2010 01:32:22 PM | Ice Bridge
 
A scenic IceBridge flight could show scientists how an "isolated" part of Greenland is changing.
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Fasten Your Seat Belts: Mid-Mission Test Flights Complete May 03, 2010 01:58:47 PM | Ice Bridge
 
With test flights complete, IceBridge returns to Greenland for the second half of the 2010 Arctic field campaign.
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Underflying CryoSat-2 at the North Pole Apr 30, 2010 12:10:07 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Collaboration during the recent underflight of a new ice-observing satellite led to a number of "firsts."
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Moment of Truth at Summit Camp Apr 22, 2010 06:32:30 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Christina Hammock and Sonja Wolter provide a look inside the life of a "Summit Camp techie."
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Yes,It's Cold in Thule Apr 21, 2010 09:03:32 AM | Ice Bridge
 
IceBridge's Colleen McIntosh answers a series of questions -- posed by a first-grade class -- about working in the Arctic.
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The IceBridge Routine Apr 13, 2010 03:30:16 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Soaring above the stupendous Greenland Ice Sheet is a dream job for many, but there is no denying that even the unique can become routine -- and that's a good thing.
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Notes from the Shack: On Receivers and Data Processing Apr 07, 2010 02:10:58 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Ground-based GPS data receivers in Thule run all day every day, but the real work is in processing the data.
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Zachariae and 79 North Mar 31, 2010 01:20:01 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Photos from a low-altitude glacier flight over northeast Greenland
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Notes from The Shack Mar 31, 2010 10:59:21 AM | Ice Bridge
 
For data analyst Colleen McIntosh, the office is a tiny shack in Thule, Greenland, with spectacular views
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Sea Ice in HD Mar 31, 2010 10:58:27 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Video producer Michelle Williams reports from the field on filming and flying with IceBridge
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Calibrating in California Mar 31, 2010 10:57:32 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Before the IceBridge crew flew to Thule, Greenland, they performed a test flight on March 17 in California to calibrate the aircraft's science instruments.
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NASA Readies for Spring 2010 Ice Bridge Campaign Mar 31, 2010 10:55:33 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Scientists are returning to the Arctic this spring as part of the six-year Operation Ice Bridge mission -- the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice ever flown.
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Welcome to the Start of the Operation IceBridge 2010 Campaign Mar 31, 2010 10:54:45 AM | Ice Bridge
 
IceBridge project scientist describes the planning that has gone on behind the scenes for the Arctic 2010 campaign
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Operation IceBridge Off to a Successful Start in Greenland Mar 31, 2010 10:53:51 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Fly along with IceBridge Project Scientist Michael Studinger as he describes glaciers surveyed early in the spring 2010 campaign.
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Mowing the Lawn at Pine Island Glacier Feb 17, 2010 09:19:04 AM | Ice Bridge
 
The University of Kansas radar looked below the surface of the ice sheet on the mission’s Oct. 20 flight.
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Up and Down Thwaites Glacier Feb 17, 2010 09:18:27 AM | Ice Bridge
 
The mission’s second Antarctic flight surveyed a fast-changing glacier.
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First Flight: Across the Getz Ice Shelf Feb 17, 2010 09:17:49 AM | Ice Bridge
 
The mission bagged its westernmost Antarctic target during its first flight yesterday.
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On Sea Ice Feb 17, 2010 09:17:17 AM | Ice Bridge
 
NASA Goddard's Thorsten Markus on the intricacies of Antarctic sea ice.
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The Return of a Chilean Native Feb 17, 2010 09:16:22 AM | Ice Bridge
 
The far southern tip of Chile is no stranger to one member of the Operation Ice Bridge team.
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Inside the DC-8: Instrument Test Flight Feb 17, 2010 09:15:51 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Testing science instruments in flight was a big part of preparing for the mission earlier this month.
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Snapshots: Final Preparations Feb 17, 2010 09:14:24 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Ice Bridge science teams' photos of preparations at NASA Dryden in California.
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Getting You Behind the Scenes Feb 17, 2010 09:13:48 AM | Ice Bridge
 
NASA Public Affairs works to get the media and public the inside view of cutting-edge science.
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Satellite Laser Fires Up for Campaign Feb 17, 2010 09:10:59 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Scientists contacted ICESat on Sept. 30 to resume collection of ice elevation data.
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Flying the Antarctic: The Trouble with Weather Feb 17, 2010 09:10:28 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Weather is going to be a challenge for our flights, which get underway in two weeks.
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Communicating 'Wondrous' Research Efforts Feb 17, 2010 09:09:21 AM | Ice Bridge
 
University of Kansas information officer to report from Chile on KU instrument team.
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Thinking on Your Feet on the Ice Feb 17, 2010 09:08:48 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Engineer Nick Frearson recalls polar treks with Coldplay, musk ox, and Radiohead.
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A New Way to Experience Antarctica Feb 17, 2010 09:08:16 AM | Ice Bridge
 
This mission will be a new way of studying the Antarctic for polar researcher Michael Studinger.
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The Road to Antarctic Science Feb 17, 2010 09:00:31 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Chief scientist Seelye Martin on the start of NASA's airborne campaign over Antarctica.
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Four Times Around the World in 40 Days Nov 24, 2009 06:45:54 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Our 2009 Antarctic mission has come to a close as the team flies home from Chile.
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Flying Low Over Pine Island Glacier Nov 17, 2009 08:34:35 AM | Ice Bridge
 
Scientists see the surface and probe deep below this massive glacier on Oct. 27.
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A One-Day Tour of the Antarctic Cryosphere Nov 17, 2009 06:44:24 AM | Ice Bridge
 
The full range of Antarctic ice environments were on view during yesterday's flight over the Larsen Ice Shelf.
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A Splendid Day for Flying Glaciers Nov 05, 2009 06:10:08 PM | Ice Bridge
 
The mission's Nov. 4 flight took it over a lot of glaciers on the Antarctic Peninsula
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A Challenging Glacier Flight Nov 03, 2009 03:37:12 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Our first low-altitude glacier surveys over the rugged Antarctic Peninsula.
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Group Photo: The Ice Bridge Team Oct 25, 2009 08:34:52 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Here are all the people involved with the Antartica 2009 mission.
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On Headset: Communication is Key Oct 25, 2009 03:47:51 PM | Ice Bridge
 
These airborne science flights run on communication as much as fuel.
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YouTube Brings You to Chile Oct 23, 2009 12:11:04 PM | Ice Bridge
 
NASA's YouTube channel gets you on our Antarctic science flights.
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The View Over Pine Island Glacier Oct 22, 2009 01:51:01 PM | Ice Bridge
 
Photos from this week's flight to map a fast-moving glacier.
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Getting You Behind the Scenes Oct 11, 2009 11:18:55 AM | Ice Bridge
 
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