White Papers

With new data from ICESat-2 about Earth's heights, researchers and resource managers anticipate advancements in several applications areas. White papers describe how ICESat-2 measurements can contribute to improve decision making around specific environmental issues.

Managing our Rapidly Changing Arctic

How does the Naval Research Laboratory Help
Ships Navigate Through the Arctic?
Lead: Sabrina Delgado Arias
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How can we support safe navigation in sea ice and food security for Alaskan subsistence hunters in a rapidly changing and less predictable Arctic?
Lead: Leads: Lisa Sheffield Guy (Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.), Rebecca Heim (National Weather Service, Alaska Region), Helen V. Wiggins (Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.)
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Managing and Protecting of Our Terrestrial and Water Resources

How can ICESat-2 Potentially Contribute to Sage Grouse Conservation and Sagebrush Land Management Decisions?
Lead: Sabrina Delgado Arias
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How can ICESat-2 Contribute to Surface Water Monitoring From Space and Improve Water Management Decision-Making?
Lead: Molly Brown
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How can ICESat-2 contribute to the modeling of sensitive bird habitat in forests?
Lead: Molly Brown
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Reducing Loss of Life and Property from Disasters

How can ICESat-2 contribute to identifying and tracking icebergs in shipping lanes?
Lead: Molly Brown
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How can ICESat-2 contribute to mapping of potential fuel in forests that may lead to hazardous wildfires?
Lead: Molly Brown
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How can ICESat-2 contribute to mitigating volcanic events?
Lead: Molly Brown
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