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GPS data from sea ice trackers deployed in Fram Strait in 2016
Stefan Muckenhuber1, Hanne Sagen1
1Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC), Thormøhlensgate 47, 5006 Bergen, Norway.
Data in Brief
|June 16, 2018
Summary
Three GPS trackers monitored sea ice movement in Fram Strait from July to September 2016. The data, including satellite images and Python scripts, aids understanding of Arctic sea ice dynamics.
Area of Science:
- * Arctic Oceanography
- * Glaciology
- * Remote Sensing
Background:
- * Sea ice drift is crucial for understanding Arctic climate dynamics.
- * Fram Strait is a key region for sea ice export from the Arctic Ocean.
- * High-resolution drift data is essential for validating sea ice models.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To present GPS-tracked sea ice drift data from Fram Strait.
- * To provide associated satellite imagery for contextualization.
- * To offer Python scripts for data analysis and visualization.
Main Methods:
- * Deployment of three Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers on sea ice.
- * Data collection period: July 7 to September 10, 2016.
- * Recording positions at 5-30 minute intervals.
Main Results:
- * Continuous GPS position data of sea ice drift was obtained.
- * Data covers a significant period of the melt season.
- * Accompanying satellite images provide spatial context for ice movement.
Conclusions:
- * The dataset offers valuable insights into sea ice behavior in Fram Strait.
- * The provided resources facilitate further research and model development.
- * This study enhances the accessibility of Arctic sea ice drift data.
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