NASA | Earth's Climate Checkup: Operation IceBridge Monitors Arctic

The video discusses NASA's Operation Icebridge, highlighting the importance of the poles in regulating Earth's climate and sea levels. It explains the complementary roles of planes and satellites in studying ice, emphasizing the use of radar and LIDAR for detailed analysis. The current state of Arctic ice is addressed, noting significant melting and its implications. The importance of glaciers, particularly in Greenland, is discussed in relation to sea level rise. New initiatives in the Icebridge campaign, including expanded research in Canada and enhanced altimetry measurements, are introduced. The video concludes with insights into the experience of conducting Arctic research campaigns.

What changes have been observed in the thickness of Arctic sea ice?

Why is it important to study glaciers in relation to sea level rise?