Glaciology, Cryosphere & Ice-Sheet Thermal Tracking Lab
Tracking ice sheet dynamics and cryosphere change to quantify contributions to sea-level rise and global climate feedbacks.
Research Mission
The Glaciology, Cryosphere & Ice-Sheet Thermal Tracking Lab monitors and investigates the dynamics of ice sheets, glaciers, sea ice, and permafrost — quantifying cryosphere change and its contributions to sea-level rise, freshwater supply, and global climate feedbacks. The lab conducts field campaigns in polar and high-mountain environments, operates remote sensing monitoring programs, and develops ice sheet models — providing the glaciological science needed to project future sea-level rise and understand cryosphere-climate interactions.
Key Research Functions
Ice Sheet Monitoring
Monitoring ice sheet mass balance, flow velocity, and thermal structure using satellite remote sensing, airborne surveys, and in-situ instruments — quantifying the rate and pattern of ice loss that drives sea-level rise.
Cryosphere Change Analysis
Analyzing changes in glaciers, sea ice, and permafrost across the cryosphere — documenting the pace and pattern of cryosphere decline and investigating the climate feedbacks that amplify warming in polar and high-mountain regions.
Sea-Level Contribution
Quantifying the contribution of ice sheet and glacier mass loss to global and regional sea-level rise — developing ice sheet models that project future ice loss under climate scenarios to constrain sea-level rise projections.
Research Capabilities
Directorate of Advanced Research & Applied Sciences
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