from ice to… is a series of impact assessments showcasing how BAS addresses big issues and informs policy makers, through science knowledge, technologies and innovation.
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from ice to… navigation
Less ice doesn’t mean less danger. It means less predictability. Icebergs drift into open water, floes move more quickly and conditions can switch in minutes.
from ice to… space
A natural threat most of us never think about: solar storms. These bursts of energy from the Sun can damage satellites, block signals and disrupt services we rely on every day.
from ice to… desert
A highly sensitive radar system to measure how quickly ice shelves melt - a vital window into how our polar regions are responding to climate change
from ice to… motorways
Electric HGVs power a greener polar route Clean transport isn’t just transforming Britain’s roads – it’s powering science at the ends of the Earth In a world first, the British […]
from ice to… insight
Lakes as snowfall sensors Snowmelt is underestimated by 50-100% in the world’s major mountain ranges: snowfall measurements are too small, too scarce, and too biased. A BAS inventor has solved […]
from ice to… intellegence
AI-guided underwater robots transform polar science This project develops AI to plan and coordinate fleets of vessels from huge research ships to autonomous gliders that all gather vital information about […]
from ice to… DNA
Unlocking the secrets of Antarctic microbes for biotechnology Each sample was collected for a specific research purpose and any material left over is archived with care – precious, hard-won and […]
