Summit Developments Fall 2013
An update from the Summit Science Coordination Office regarding Summit Station developments and the new Isi Station, renewable energy projects, and development of a GrIT science traverse facility.
News
NASA’s GROVER rover takes Greenland by storm
The latest VIP visitor to Summit Station is an 800 lb, 6 ft tall (with solar panels) autonomous rover named GROVER, an acronym which serves double-duty standing for both “Greenland Rover” and “Goddard Remotely Operated Vehicle for Exploration and Research.”
Vancouver GEOSummit Meeting in May Postponed
Due to a lack of participants who can attend the meeting planned in Vancouver for May, the GEOSummit meeting has been postponed. Currently, we are exploring options for a fall meeting in the Washington D.C. area.
New study shows clouds will be important in region’s future
A new study shows that thin, low Arctic clouds played an important role in the massive 2012 Greenland ice melt.
2013 GEOSummit Meeting Announcement
The 2013 GEOSummit Meeting will be held on Friday, May 3, in Vancouver, BC, Canada (in conjunction with the 2013 Arctic Observing Summit hosted by the International Study of Arctic Change).
Summit Developments Fall 2012
An update from the Summit Science Coordination Office regarding plans for the 2013 GEOSummit Meeting, record melt observed at Summit Station in mid-July, and completion of the Big House kitchen remodel.