NASA | Operation IceBridge Antarctica 2011 Mission Preview

The video discusses a campaign focused on studying Antarctic ice. It details the preparation and deployment of aircraft equipped with scientific instruments, operating from southern Chile due to the lack of airfields in Antarctica. The campaign, known as Operation ICE, is the largest airborne study of polar ice sheets, involving multiple aircraft. The video also highlights the annual study of glaciers to measure changes in surface elevation and analyze ice loss.

What is the main focus of the campaign discussed in the video?

• Studying wildlife in Antarctica

• Developing new aircraft technology

• Conducting ice studies in Antarctica

• Exploring new airfields in Antarctica

Why is the DC aircraft chosen for the missions?

• It is the fastest aircraft available

• It can carry the most passengers

• It has long-range capabilities

• It is the most cost-effective option

Where do the missions operate from due to the lack of airfields in Antarctica?

• Northern Chile

• Central Brazil

• Southern Argentina

• Southern Chile

What is the significance of Operation ICE?

• It is the largest airborne campaign over polar ice sheets

• It is the first mission to Antarctica

• It aims to discover new air routes

• It focuses on studying Antarctic wildlife

What do the annual measurements over the glaciers help determine?

• The speed of the aircraft

• The change in surface elevation of glaciers

• The number of icebergs in Antarctica

• The temperature of the Southern Ocean