University
of Kansas
2
Polar
Radar for Ice Sheet Measurements (PRISM)
§Field experiments in Greenland and
Antarctica
§Data telemetry from the field to the
University
§Science data
§Access to University and web resources
from field
§Internet, email
§ssh, file transfer
§Public outreach
§Involvement of student community
(K-12) in scientific research
§Virtual experience of the polar
expedition for the science community
§Lack of conventional communication
facilities
§Satellite communication is the only
viable solution
Motivation - PRISM