NASA develops underwater robots, IceNode, to measure Antarctic ice melting and its impact on sea level rise.
NASA engineers are creating IceNode, a fleet of underwater robots designed to measure the melting of Antarctic ice sheets and its effects on sea level rise. These cylindrical robots, tested in the Arctic, will operate autonomously beneath the ice, gathering data on warm ocean water circulation and its impact on ice melting for up to a year. The project aims to enhance predictions of future sea level changes through improved data collection and modeling.
September 01, 2024
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