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
May 20, 2013
NASA’s GROVER rover takes Greenland by storm
Summit Science Coordination Office (SCO)
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.”
April 15, 2013
Vancouver GEOSummit Meeting in May Postponed
Summit Science Coordination Office (SCO)
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.
April 03, 2013
New study shows clouds will be important in region’s future
Summit Science Coordination Office (SCO)
A new study shows that thin, low Arctic clouds played an important role in the massive 2012 Greenland ice melt.
March 01, 2013
2013 GEOSummit Meeting Announcement
Summit Science Coordination Office (SCO)
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).
December 01, 2012
Summit Developments Fall 2012
Summit Science Coordination Office (SCO)
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.