As the #COASTANTAR 2024 Expedition nears, expedition members commenced their preparation in November with a training session led by FOR-MAR. The session emphasized the mastery of sea survival techniques and the utilization of essential rescue equipment. Additionally, they underwent Basic Life Support training facilitated by the Cardio-Respiratory Resuscitation Club, certified by the European Resuscitation Council (ERC).
All posts by carvital
Participation of Polar2e researchers on the XV PORTUGUESE CONFERENCE OF POLAR SCIENCES
At the XV Portuguese Conference of Polar Sciences, the national scientific community presented recent advancements in Arctic and Antarctic research. The event included the introduction on the COASTANTAR 2024 Expedition, and the work of researchers from The College on Polar and Extreme Environments (POLAR2E), unveiling their research findings, contributing to our understanding of these crucial regions.
XV Portuguese Conference of Polar Sciences
The XV Portuguese Conference of Polar Sciences aims to showcase the recent advancements made by the national scientific community in the Arctic and Antarctica. The event will feature a presentation on The COASTANTAR 2024 Expedition, as well as the research conducted by scientists from The College on Polar and Extreme Environments (Polar2E).
Research Highlight: Thermokarst lake remote sensing on the Tibetan Plateau
Yuanyuan Qin, PhD student from Tongji University, doing an internship at CEG/IGOT, shared insights on remote sensing of thermokarst lakes in the ever-changing Tibetan Plateau. Addressing seasonality challenges, this research has the potential to improve remote sensing mapping methods 🛰️🌍 .
POLAR2E. College on Polar and Extreme Environments | ULISBOA 