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Tag: Twin Otter

  • Saturday, August 13th 2022 - 09:55 UTC

    Arctic flights to shed light on sea ice and storm links

    BAS Twin Otter aircraft are equipped to collect atmospheric data to help understand climate change. Photo: BAS

    Scientists are flying research aircraft through the heart of Arctic storms this summer to better understand how weather systems are affecting polar sea ice. Arctic cyclones are the main type of hazardous weather that affect the polar environment during summer. They can impact sea ice movement and trigger rapid ice loss, effects that themselves influence the development of cyclones.