NASA | ESW12 Career Spotlight: Christy Hansen

The video discusses Operation Icebridge, an airborne campaign by NASA to study Earth's ice sheets using aircraft equipped with geophysical instruments. The speaker shares their career journey, the mission's objectives, and the collaborative efforts of various teams. They reflect on their personal experiences in Greenland, highlighting the mission's impact on understanding climate change and sea level rise.

What is the primary goal of NASA's Operation Icebridge?

• To study the effects of pollution on air quality

• To collect data on changing ice sheets and glaciers

• To explore space and other planets

• To develop new aircraft technologies

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Operation Icebridge team?

• Space shuttle pilots

• Instrument managers

• Scientists

• Aircraft teams

What role does the narrator play in the Operation Icebridge mission?

• Collecting ice samples

• Operating laser altimeters

• Bridging gaps between different communities

• Leading the aircraft team

What precaution is mentioned regarding the Greenland ice sheet?

• Avoid stepping onto the ice sheet

• Wear protective gear at all times

• Stay close to the aircraft

• Travel only during daylight

What personal interest does the narrator have that relates to their work in Greenland?

• Bird watching

• Mountaineering

• Marine biology

• Photography