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  Information - CR3/G7 Observations of the cryosphere from space (co-organized by G)

Event Information
The logistical difficulty of making routine measurements in the polar regions makes remote sensing, and particularly satellite remote sensing an attractive tool. Recent advances have been made in the development and implementation of new concepts for cryosphere-dedicated space missions, as well as the development and maturation of methods for retrieving a variety of important geophysical parameters. Both ESA and NASA have dedicated cryospheric sciences missions planned/in orbit. In addition, gravity missions such as CHAMP, GRACE and planned follow-ons and satellite altimeter missions such as ICESat, ENVISAT, JASON-1 are providing unique data on the topography and mass balance of the cryosphere. The purpose of this session is to present the latest results of observations of all aspects of the cryosphere from space with a particular, but not exclusive, focus on geodetic and/or gravity measurements. ----

We invite presentations on the use of satellite, airborne and in-situ measurements to study sea-ice and terrestrial ice surfaces. We also invite presentations describing the accuracy and limitations of the different methods.

Preliminary List of Solicited Speakers
Ken Jezek
Seymour Laxon
Eric Rignot
Andy Shepherd

Co-Sponsorship

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