University of Kansas
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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