Journal Entry

Today we flew a very important science flight with possibly the most spectacular views of the north. We'll talk about why this glacier series is so important to follow in an updated post. As we get ready to fly our 6th consecutive science flight today (Saturday the 14th), I'll leave you with some of those incredible views. Check back soon for more!

Helheim-Kangerd Baseline FlightNASA's Operation IceBridge collects measurements over the Priority Flight Line Helheim-Kangerd Glacier Mission Flying With Miss Piggy and the NASA/NOAA Teams

Comments

Wed, 05/18/2016 - 14:24

Peter Long

How many hours a day are you flying on the plane?

Thu, 05/19/2016 - 12:36

Caitlin Shulski

do you have breaks when you are on the flights or is it hours of continuous flying?

Sun, 05/22/2016 - 17:24

Kelly McCarthy

Hi P.J.--we are flying about 8 hours each day (some days a bit less, some days a bit more depending on the flight plan and weather going on).

Sun, 05/22/2016 - 17:33

Kelly McCarthy

Hi Caitlin,
The flights are continuous over about 8 hours with no stops. The pilots rotate so that they can rest throughout the flight because it is a long time over different terrain and blindingly white ice. The instrument teams are constantly monitoring the instruments before, during, and after an 8 hour flight.