Sea ice plays a central role in the Earth system, influencing global climate, ocean circulation, ecosystems, and human activities in the Arctic and beyond. Observing and understanding its dynamics is therefore critical not only for safe ship navigation and underwater sound propagation, but also for assessing the impacts of global warming and climate change.
A wide spectrum of observational methods - from satellite imagery (e.g., SAR) to uncrewed platforms (UAS, USV, ROV) equipped with cameras, LiDAR, and other sensors, as well as systems using marine radar, SONAR, GPR, or hydrostatic balloons - provide complementary perspectives. These approaches differ in resolution, spatial coverage, and penetration depth, making their integration particularly valuable.
This session invites researchers from across disciplines to share and discuss how different methods can be applied, combined, and advanced to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of sea ice processes and their consequences in a warming climate.