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Hunting Icebergs Learning Activity
 Entry ID: SSEC_SOSE_HUNTING_ACTIVITY

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Summary
Abstract: This set of tutorials teaches how to identify tabular icebergs, measure their size and monitor their movements using satellite imagery. Learners are introduced to techniques and tools used by expert iceberg hunters. At the completion of each tutorial, learners have an opportunity to apply what they learned to real world data collected by NASA satellites.

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Service Citation
Originators: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Title: Hunting Icebergs Learning Activity
Provider: University of Wisconsin, Madison
URL: http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/sose/hunting_activity.html
Service Keywords
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >LESSON PLANS Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS >WEB-BASED Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
CRYOSPHERE >SEA ICE >ICEBERGS Parameter Definition
OCEANS >SEA ICE >ICEBERGS Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER
INLAND WATERS
OCEANS
Project
ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program Supplemental Info
Access Constraints None
Ancillary Keywords
Education
Icebergs
Sea Ice

Service Provider
UWI-MAD/SSEC/SOSE > Satellite Observations in Science Education, Space Science and Engineering Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/sose/index.html

Service Provider Personnel
Name: TOMMY JASMIN
Phone: 608.263.8568
Email: tommy.jasmin at ssec.wisc.edu
Contact Address:
SSEC
University of Wisconsin
1225 W. Dayton Street, Room 239
City: Madison
Province or State: WI
Postal Code: 53706
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
TOMMY JASMIN
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 608.263.8568
Email: tommy.jasmin at ssec.wisc.edu
Contact Address:
SSEC
University of Wisconsin
1225 W. Dayton Street, Room 239
City: Madison
Province or State: WI
Postal Code: 53706
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2010-09-13
SERF Last Revision Date: 2010-09-14
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