Frozen Ocean, Solid Science: UAF Drones Measure Ice Thickness
UAF scientists and technicians, with participation from Boise State University, tested aerial drones’ ability to measure sea ice thickness and snow depth near Utqiaġvik.
UAF scientists and technicians, with participation from Boise State University, tested aerial drones’ ability to measure sea ice thickness and snow depth near Utqiaġvik.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai talked about collaboration, joint investments, and salmon at the Arctic Encounter Symposium last week.
UAF’s Toolik Field Station in the northern foothills of the Brooks Range has partnered with the new Polar Research Infrastructure Network (PolarIN) to boost international collaboration in polar science.
Overall economic output from the Arctic is currently low compared to other global regions, but it has been increasing due to climate change and new technology.
For the first time, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough is hosting the Arctic Winter Games, a $7 million effort anticipated to boost the local economy by at least as much.
UAA was chosen to lead consortium of US academic institutions and other partners for a new Center of Excellence focused on Arctic research.