The Accumulation Radar (AR) airborne system provides a high-resolution profile of the top of the ice. By looking at this top layer, AR enables Operation IceBridge scientists to map variations in annual snow accumulation rates.
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The Accumulation Radar (AR) airborne system provides a high-resolution profile of the top of the ice. By looking at this top layer, AR enables Operation IceBridge scientists to map variations in annual snow accumulation rates.