NASA | Operation IceBridge: Wheels Down in Thule

Operation Icebridge's 2013 Arctic campaign begins with an 8-hour flight from Virginia to Greenland. The mission planning involves selecting flight plans focused on sea ice, glaciers, and ice sheets. The team integrates instruments onto aircraft at NASA Goddard before deploying to Greenland. The campaign aims to study sea ice and glaciers in the Arctic.

What was the unexpected weather condition that the Icebridge team encountered upon arrival?

• Heavy snowfall

• Foggy conditions

• Sunny skies and warm temperatures

• Thunderstorms

What was a key factor in determining which flight plans were selected for the Icebridge campaign?

• The number of scientists available

• The weather conditions

• The value of the flight plans

• The distance from Virginia

Which of the following was NOT a focus of the flight plans discussed during the planning phase?

• Sea ice

• Volcanic activity

• Greenland's ice sheets

• Outlet glaciers

Where were the instruments integrated onto the aircraft before the campaign began?

• NASA Goddard's Wallops Flight Facility

• Virginia Tech

• Greenland Research Station

• Tooele Air Base

What is the primary focus of the missions flown out of TULEY during the campaign?

• Studying volcanic eruptions

• Observing wildlife migration

• Studying sea ice and glaciers

• Monitoring air pollution