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Sea Ice Melt Ponds: Snow, SSL, and Pond Depths

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Summary

Snow, surface scattering layer (SSL), or melt pond depths are measured by inserting a metal probe with centimeter gradations into the surface until it struck hard ice. Positive (+) measurements reflect snow or loose decaying ice crystals known as the surface scattering layer, while negative (-) measurements indicate melt pond depths. Measurements were made every 0.5m, along the transect lines.

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  • 1.0 (2012-12-26)
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Spatial Type multiple
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Language English
Grant Code 1020841
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  • climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere
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Temporal coverage

Begin datetime 2008-05-28 00:00:00
End datetime 2010-06-21 23:59:59

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Map data from IBCSO, IBCAO, and Global Topography.

Maximum (North) Latitude: 71.37114, Minimum (South) Latitude: 71.37078
Minimum (West) Longitude: -156.54417, Maximum (East) Longitude: -156.507

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Chris Polashenski <chris.polashenski@gmail.com>

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Citation

Polashenski, C., et al. 2012. Sea Ice Melt Ponds: Snow, SSL, and Pond Depths. Version 1.0. UCAR/NCAR - Earth Observing Laboratory. https://doi.org/10.5065/D6XW4GXP. Accessed 19 Mar 2024.

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