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View article: Developing the Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS)
Developing the Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS) Open
Based on the ongoing large climatic and environmental changes and the history of science coordination in Svalbard leading to the development of Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS), we present an overview of the current…
View article: The Troll Observing Network (TONe): plugging observation holes in Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica
The Troll Observing Network (TONe): plugging observation holes in Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica Open
Understanding how Antarctica is changing and how these changes influence the rest of the Earth is fundamental to the future robustness of human society. Strengthening our understanding of these changes and their implications requires dedic…
View article: Comment on esd-2023-18
Comment on esd-2023-18 Open
Abstract. We present an overview of the current gaps in knowledge and infrastructure based on an overall synthesis of all recommendations developed as the main outcome of the annual State of Environmental Science in Svalba…
View article: Developing the Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System – SIOS
Developing the Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System – SIOS Open
We present an overview of the current gaps in knowledge and infrastructure based on an overall synthesis of all recommendations developed as the main outcome of the annual State of Environmental Science in Svalbard (SESS) reporting of the …
View article: Practical Guidelines for Scientific Application of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles in Svalbard (UAV Svalbard 3)
Practical Guidelines for Scientific Application of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles in Svalbard (UAV Svalbard 3) Open
This is chapter 6 of the State of Environmental Science in Svalbard (SESS) report 2022. Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have become an established tool for a wide range of scientific applications. Today, UAVs are used for examp…
View article: Update to Scientific Applications of Unmanned Vehicles in Svalbard (UAV Svalbard Update)
Update to Scientific Applications of Unmanned Vehicles in Svalbard (UAV Svalbard Update) Open
<p>This is chapter 5 of the State of Environmental Science in Svalbard (SESS) report 2021.</p>\n\n<p>Unmanned systems are an emerging technology adding value to an increasing number of research fields. The previous SESS r…
View article: Deliverable 6.24 Use of drones for sea ice observations
Deliverable 6.24 Use of drones for sea ice observations Open
During the CAATEX KV Svalbardcruise14/8–9/9,2019to the North Pole, NORCE operated a fixed-wing unmanned aircraft system (UAS), which was used to collect high-precision optical imagery, providing information about ice morphology and sea-ice…
View article: SIOS’s Earth Observation (EO), Remote Sensing (RS), and Operational Activities in Response to COVID-19
SIOS’s Earth Observation (EO), Remote Sensing (RS), and Operational Activities in Response to COVID-19 Open
Svalbard Integrated Arctic Earth Observing System (SIOS) is an international partnership of research institutions studying the environment and climate in and around Svalbard. SIOS is developing an efficient observing system, where research…
View article: Scientific Applications of Unmanned Vehicles in Svalbard (UAV Svalbard)
Scientific Applications of Unmanned Vehicles in Svalbard (UAV Svalbard) Open
<p>This is chapter 3 of the State of Environmental Science in Svalbard (SESS) report 2020 (<a href="https://sios-svalbard.org/SESS_Issue3">https://sios-svalbard.org/SESS_Issue3</a>).</p>\n\n<p>The polar region…
View article: Sea-ice Mosaics from drones
Sea-ice Mosaics from drones Open
High resolution mosaic of sea-ice based on fixed wing drone data. Processed with Pix4D structure from motion software. Mosaics covers area close to ice stations established during the CAATEX 2019 cruise (Aug 20 - Sept 8, 2019 North of Sval…
View article: Sea-ice Mosaics from drones
Sea-ice Mosaics from drones Open
High resolution mosaic of sea-ice based on fixed wing drone data. Processed with Pix4D structure from motion software. Mosaics covers area close to ice stations established during the CAATEX 2019 cruise (Aug 20 - Sept 8, 2019 North of Sval…
View article: Kompetansesenter for luftfartbasserte tjenester (KSLT) - Sluttrapport
Kompetansesenter for luftfartbasserte tjenester (KSLT) - Sluttrapport Open
Dette rapporten oppsummerer gjennomføring og resultater fra prosjektet «kompetansesenter for luftfartsbaserte tjenester», heretter referert til som KSLT. Rapporten oppsummerer viktige resultater og noen av aktivitetene og tjenestene som ha…
View article: Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Search and Rescue Missions Using Real-Time Cooperative Model Predictive Control
Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Search and Rescue Missions Using Real-Time Cooperative Model Predictive Control Open
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have recently been used in a wide variety of applications due to their versatility, reduced cost, rapid deployment, among other advantages. Search and Rescue (SAR) is one of the most prominent areas for the …
View article: A review of unmanned vehicles for the detection and monitoring of marine fauna
A review of unmanned vehicles for the detection and monitoring of marine fauna Open
Recent technology developments have turned present-day unmanned systems into realistic alternatives to traditional marine animal survey methods. Benefits include longer survey durations, improved mission safety, mission repeatability, and …
View article: Bruk av droner i nordområdene
Bruk av droner i nordområdene Open
Formålet med denne rapporten er å vise eksempler på bruk av fjernstyrte og autonome droner i petroleumssektoren og vise hvilke utviklingstrender innen droneteknologi som er viktige. Utfordringer og muligheter for bruk av droner i nordområd…
View article: Deliverable 2.7 Report on present observing capacities and gaps: Land and cryosphere
Deliverable 2.7 Report on present observing capacities and gaps: Land and cryosphere Open
This document describes the critical knowledge gaps and suggests future research directions. This document is intended to: −define the current gaps in knowledge in critical field investigating the impact of climate change on terrestrial an…
View article: Deliverable 2.1 Report on present observing capacities and gaps: ocean and sea ice observing system
Deliverable 2.1 Report on present observing capacities and gaps: ocean and sea ice observing system Open
A major goal of WP2: “Exploitation of existing observing systems” is to analyze strengths, weaknesses, gaps in spatial/temporal coverage, and missing monitoring parameters of the existing observation networks and databases in relation to t…
View article: Path Planning of Multi-UAS Communication Relay by Decentralized MPC
Path Planning of Multi-UAS Communication Relay by Decentralized MPC Open
When using Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) in marine operations, long distances and/or low power transmissions may severely limit the communication between the ASV and the ground station. One solution to overcome this obstacle is to use …
View article: Do it yourself hyperspectral imager for handheld to airborne operations
Do it yourself hyperspectral imager for handheld to airborne operations Open
This study describes rapid prototype construction of small and lightweight push broom Hyper Spectral Imagers (HSI). The dispersive element housings are printed by a thermoplastic 3D printer combined with S-mount optical components and comm…
View article: UAV-BORNE UWB RADAR FOR SNOWPACK SURVEYS
UAV-BORNE UWB RADAR FOR SNOWPACK SURVEYS Open
In this report we summarize the capabilities and technical characteristics of our UAV-borne UWB radar system, designed for conducting snow surveys. We developed an ultrawideband snow sounder that is capable of imaging snow stratigraphy wit…
View article: Unmanned aerial system nadir reflectance and MODIS nadir BRDF-adjusted surface reflectances intercompared over Greenland
Unmanned aerial system nadir reflectance and MODIS nadir BRDF-adjusted surface reflectances intercompared over Greenland Open
Albedo is a fundamental parameter in earth sciences, and many analyses utilize the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF)/albedo (MCD43) algorithms. While derivative alb…
View article: Mission performance trade-offs of battery-powered sUAS
Mission performance trade-offs of battery-powered sUAS Open
A sensitivity analysis is presented on the influence of the weight, altitude and speed of battery-powered sUAS on the resulting stall speed, endurance and range. To aid in the determination of the aircraft performance prior to flight, a me…
View article: Autonomous UAV surveillance of a ship's path with MPC for maritime situational awareness
Autonomous UAV surveillance of a ship's path with MPC for maritime situational awareness Open
Maritime Situational Awareness is crucial in maritime operations to identify threats and to deal with them as soon as possible. These threats can be pirates in shipping operations, icebergs when sailing in the northern sea routes, or even …
View article: Unmanned Aerial System nadir reflectance and MODIS Nadir BRDF-Adjusted surface Reflectances intercompared over Greenland
Unmanned Aerial System nadir reflectance and MODIS Nadir BRDF-Adjusted surface Reflectances intercompared over Greenland Open
Albedo is a fundamental parameter in earth sciences. Many datasets are developed from the MODIS BRDF/Albedo (MCD43) Algorithms. While derivative albedo products have been evaluated over Greenland, we present a novel direct intercomparison …
View article: Quad-Polarimetric SAR for Detection and Characterization of Icebergs
Quad-Polarimetric SAR for Detection and Characterization of Icebergs Open
This paper evaluates the performance of fully polarimetric SAR data in iceberg detection and characterization. The study aims to explore the potential of RADARSAT-2 SAR data to detect icebergs and growlers in Svalbard that have broken off …
View article: Droner i utmarksbaserte næringer. (8/2016)
Droner i utmarksbaserte næringer. (8/2016) Open
View article: INDICATOR SPECIES POPULATION MONITORING IN ANTARCTICA WITH UAV
INDICATOR SPECIES POPULATION MONITORING IN ANTARCTICA WITH UAV Open
A program to monitor bird and pinniped species in the vicinity of Arctowski Station, King George Island, South Shetlands, Antarctica, has been conducted over the past 38 years. Annual monitoring of these indicator species includes estimati…
View article: SARINOR WP 3 "SØK". (Norut rapport 11/2015)
SARINOR WP 3 "SØK". (Norut rapport 11/2015) Open
Arbeidet analyserer tilgjengelig søk og redningskapasitet (SAR), med fokus på søk, med sikte på å avdekke forbedringspunkter. Arbeidet er begrenset til Norges ansvarsområde i henhold til Arktisk råds avtale om søk og redning i Arktis. Redn…