SCICEX: Submarine Arctic Science Program, Version 1
Data set id:
G02187
DOI: 10.7265/N5930R3Z
This is the most recent version of these data.

Overview

The Submarine Arctic Science Program, SCICEX, is a federal interagency collaboration among the operational Navy, research agencies, and the marine research community to use nuclear-powered submarines for scientific studies of the Arctic Ocean. Unlike surface ships, submarines have the unique ability to operate and take measurements regardless of sea ice cover, weather conditions, and time of year. This allows for a broad and comprehensive investigation of an entire ocean basin. The goal of the program is to acquire comprehensive data about Arctic sea ice, water properties (biological, chemical, and hydrographic), and water depth (bathymetry) to improve our understanding of the Arctic Ocean basin and its role in the Earth's climate system. SCICEX is important because it adds critical pieces to the overall information needed to analyze sea ice and ocean dynamics. Data collection began in 1993 and is on going.
Parameter(s):
BATHYMETRYICE DEPTH/THICKNESSNUTRIENTS
Platform(s):
SUBMARINE
Sensor(s):
CTD, NISKIN BOTTLES, UPWARD LOOKING SONAR
Data Format(s):
Not Specified
Temporal Coverage:
23 August 1993 to 20 November 2005
Temporal Resolution:
Not Specified
Spatial Resolution:
  • Not Specified
Spatial Coverage:
N:
90
S:
71
E:
180
W:
-180
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.

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