GPS World, August 2015
TRACKING Climate Change Drifting tabular icebergs viewed from the Amundsen Photo courtesy of Greg McCullough University of Manitoba GeoDecisions Platform Tracks Icebergs A Canadian expedition team used GeoDecisionsGeoILS platform to help track icebergs during a voyage to better understand how icebergs drift An intelligent location server using the Esri ArcGIS platform GeoILS enables users to monitor and locate assets and facilitate quick and coordinated responses GeoDecisions an information technology company specializing in geospatial solutions partnered with Solara Remote Data Delivery Incorporated Canadas Carleton University and Esri during the project Led by University of Manitoba Scientist David Barber the crew of Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Amundsen sailed off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to research ice hazard mitigation the effects of climate change and polar region technology requirements GeoILS location intelligence helped crew members visualize analyze and leverage project pertinent data During the expedition researchers and scientists used GeoILS to assess drifting through sensor monitors attached to the icebergs said Brian Smith vice president of commercial solutions with GeoDecisions In addition to reporting and notifications GeoILS provided the project team with maps that were tailored by selecting desired iceberg information and the geographic area of interest based on user defined criteria GeoDecisions data portal was used with Iridium Solara tracking devices during the iceberg research project Two icebergs were outfitted with FT2000IB Solara trackers explained Derek Mueller assistant professor and physical geography program supervisor with Carleton University For each iceberg two beacons were attached for redundancy and to determine the icebergs rotation Holes were drilled and stakes inserted then The FT2000IB Solara tracker Photo by Tom Tessier THE GROUND control point and beacon Photo by Derek Mueller GPS World August 2015 www gpsworld com 34
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