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    Area of Science:

    • Arctic Studies
    • Geospatial Technology
    • Human-Computer Interaction

    Background:

    • Climate change and unpredictable sea ice pose significant risks to Arctic residents, impacting transportation and livelihoods.
    • Inuit communities are integrating technological tools, such as RADAR satellite imagery, with traditional knowledge to navigate hazardous ice conditions.
    • Interpreting RADAR imagery for sea ice surface characteristics presents a challenge for effective hazard assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce INTUIT, a novel physicalization tool designed to enhance the understanding of RADAR imagery for Arctic sea ice hazard mapping.
    • To develop a method for translating RADAR reflection strength, influenced by surface roughness, into tangible tactile textures.
    • To support Inuit in interpreting RADAR data by augmenting their existing knowledge with accessible, physical representations.

    Main Methods:

    • RADAR imagery from the RADARSAT satellite was utilized to analyze sea ice surface roughness.
    • Image data was resampled into UV cells, with average brightness values mapped to physical variables.
    • A proof-of-concept physicalization, INTUIT, was created representing RADAR reflection strength as tactile textures.
    • The prototype was tested in a Baffin Island region and underwent initial field feedback in the Arctic.

    Main Results:

    • Preliminary results indicate that the INTUIT physicalization effectively represents RADAR reflection strength through tactile textures.
    • The tactile representation is expected to aid users in discerning surface roughness variations crucial for hazard identification.
    • Initial feedback suggests the approach has the potential to facilitate the learning curve for RADAR image interpretation.

    Conclusions:

    • The INTUIT physicalization shows promise as a tool to bridge the gap between complex RADAR data and practical sea ice interpretation for Arctic residents.
    • This tactile approach offers a complementary method to traditional knowledge, enhancing safety and informed decision-making in changing Arctic environments.
    • Further development and study are warranted to fully realize the potential of INTUIT in supporting Inuit communities facing climate-related challenges.