Exploring the Arctic: Monitoring Satellites and Climate Change from Spellbad

The video discusses the SPELL Sat, a major satellite ground station in northern Europe, crucial for international space agencies. It monitors satellites like Envisat, which has been tracking environmental changes since 2002, including iceberg movements. The upcoming Cryosat will enhance polar ice studies, contributing to global warming research.

What is the primary function of the SPELL Sat ground station?

• To monitor satellites and provide information

• To launch new satellites

• To control weather patterns

• To communicate with astronauts

Why is it important to have a ground station near the poles?

• To launch satellites into space

• To track ocean currents

• To maintain frequent contact with polar orbit satellites

• To observe the sun more closely

What natural phenomenon has Envisat been tracking?

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• The B15A iceberg

Since when has Envisat been observing changes on Earth?

• 2010

• 2002

• 2000

• 1995

What is the main focus of the new satellite, Cryosat?

• Tracking wildlife migration

• Studying polar ice and global warming

• Monitoring volcanic activity

• Studying ocean currents