Photon Phriday' Digs Deep for Western U.S. SnowEx Campaign

The video discusses a campaign to study the seasonal snowpack across the western US using Icet 2 data. It explains how photon measurements are used to determine snow depth by comparing elevations of bare ground and snow-covered surfaces. The importance of snow in providing water, hydropower, and cooling the planet is highlighted, emphasizing the need to understand snow distribution and characteristics.

What is the significance of measuring the elevation of the snow-covered surface compared to the bare ground surface?

How do scientists utilize the data from IceSat-2 to enhance our understanding of snow depth?

In what ways does snow contribute to the planet's water supply and energy feedback?

Describe the role of snow in agriculture and hydropower.

What are the characteristics of snow that scientists find important to understand?