Flying Alaska’s Glaciers with Operation IceBridge

After the launch of ICESat-2 in 2018, Operation IceBridge mostly came to a close. However, Operation IceBridge Alaska continues to work in the field studying and recording ice thickness in the region. Scientists from University Alaska Fairbanks observe sea ice, glaciers, and ice sheets via specially retrofitted aircrafts.

Music credit: “Smart Future" from Universal Production Music

Video credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Scientific Visualization Studio
Kathleen Gaeta (NASA Interns): Lead Producer
Jefferson Beck (USRA): Videographer
Emily Fischer (NASA Interns): Writer