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Kenichi Matsuoka¹, Robert G Bingham², Helen Millman³

¹Norwegian Polar Institute , Tromsø, Norway.

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Accurate Antarctic bed mapping is crucial for understanding ice-sheet stability and sea-level rise. Experts convened to prioritize coordinated surveys, data integration, and open infrastructure for future research.

Keywords:

Antarctic Ice Sheet bed topography radar

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* Geosciences and glaciology
* Ice-sheet dynamics and sea-level rise research

Background:

* Antarctic bed mapping is essential for understanding ice-sheet stability, grounding-line retreat, and predicting future sea-level rise.
* Current radar survey advancements still leave large regions of the Antarctic Ice Sheet poorly mapped, hindering comprehensive analysis.
* Geomorphological, geophysical, and geological data integration is vital for understanding long-term processes like erosion and sediment transport.

Purpose of the Study:

* To identify priorities for advancing coordinated Antarctic bed surveys and data integration.
* To foster an internationally coherent framework for next-generation Antarctic bed measurements.
* To discuss the integration of emerging technologies and improved data standards.

Main Methods:

* Convened international experts following the Theo Murphy Meeting on Next Generation Ice-sheet Bed Measurements.
* Facilitated discussions on harmonized survey design, data standards, and open infrastructure.
* Considered the integration of modeling, remote-sensing, swath radar, drones, and AI-assisted interpretations.

Main Results:

* Identified key priorities for improving Antarctic bed measurements and data accessibility.
* Highlighted the need for closer collaboration between survey, modeling, and remote-sensing communities.
* Emphasized the importance of standardized data archiving and emerging technologies.

Conclusions:

* There is an urgent need and a significant opportunity to establish a coordinated international framework for Antarctic bed mapping.
* The findings provide a timely roadmap for the fifth International Polar Year (IPY5).
* Advancements in technology and data integration are critical for future ice-sheet research.