APECS, ARICE and the MOSAiC partners worked together to organize the MOSAiC School 2019 on board of the Russian icebreaking research vessel Akademik Fedorov. This 6-week training was part of the first leg of the Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) which is a year-around expedition exploring the coupled Arctic climate system. The MOSAiC Project has been designed by an international consortium of leading polar research institutions under the umbrella of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), led by the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI) and the University of Colorado, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES).
In the MOSAiC Project, PRV Polarstern has spent drifting in the Central Arctic sea ice from September 2019 till October 2020. Hundreds of researchers from more than 20 nations collected data to investigate the Arctic climate processes that couple the atmosphere, ocean, sea ice, biogeochemistry and ecosystem. The results of MOSAiC will enhance the understanding of the regional and global consequences of Arctic climate change and sea-ice loss, and improve weather and climate predictions.
The MOSAiC School 2019 provided a unique training opportunity for 20 early career researchers. From 16 September - 28 October 2019, they have received various MOSAiC related research and science communication lectures, practical exercises and workshops, as well as fieldwork training on the Arctic sea ice. More information can be found on the APECS Website. In preparation to the School, the participants have created Frostbytes, a short video on their research background and interest.
During the full year of the MOSAiC Expedition, the participants of the MOSAiC School communicated their gained knowledge and experience to their institutions, home countries and beyond. For more information on their outreach products and projects, see the MOSAiC Ambassador Webpage.
The impact of improved turbulance parametrization for polar conditions
DescriptionFrostbyte created by T. Schneider in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Reconstruction of Arctic sea ice at the first half on the 20th century
DescriptionFrostbyte created by T. Matveeva in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
The Arctic Ocean`s memory of atmosphere variability
DescriptionFrostbyte created by S. Cornish in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
The evolution of melt pond geometry
DescriptionFrostbyte created by R. Moore in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Experimental and modelling study of subsea releases of oil
DescriptionFrostbyte created by R. McKay in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Borealization of the Arctic pelagic ecosystem
DescriptionFrostbyte created by P. Priou in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Impact of turbulent surface on Arctic mixed-phase clouds
DescriptionFrostbyte created by N. Aellen in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Meltwater reaching Vincennes Bay Polynya
DescriptionFrostbyte created by N. Ribeiro in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
About the mass balance of S Greenland Glacier “Sermilik”
DescriptionFrostbyte created by M. Herrmann in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Atlantic water in the Eurasian Arctic Basin
DescriptionFrostbyte created by M. Athanase in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Ice Lasagne: Understanding an ice shelf one layer at a time
DescriptionFrostbyte created by L. Craw in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Balloon-borne sampling of cloud warer & chemical analysis
DescriptionFrostbyte created by J. Zinke in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Current state of Arctic estuaries and methodological approach to its assessment
DescriptionFrostbyte created by I. Vasilevich in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Long term variability of Arctic Ocean surface circulation
DescriptionFrostbyte created by F. Doglioni in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
The importance of natural and anthropogenic sources of mercury in polar ecosystems
DescriptionFrostbyte created by E. Korejwo in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Microbial decomposition of organic matter in Antarctic Lakes
DescriptionFrostbyte created by C. Harris in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Modelling of Habitat Quality with InVest Case Study
DescriptionFrostbyte created by A. Happe in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Understanding the Variability and Predictability of Arctic Sea Ice Attributes
DescriptionFrostbyte created by S. Horvath in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Remote sensing of nothern environments
DescriptionFrostbyte created by A. Mavrovic in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
Current state of Arctic estuaries and methodological approach to its assessment
DescriptionFrostbyte created by R. Mallett in the frame of the MOSAiC School which supported by ARICE, IASC, CliC and YOPP.
MOSAiC Expedition Video by Anika Happe
Description20 Early Career Scientists went on a unique adventure into the Central Arctic: The MOSAiC School 2019 during the first leg of the MOSAiC Expedition. This 6-week long training was organized by AWI and APECS, with support of ARICE, IASC, YOPP and CliC. Enjoy some impressions of our journey by Anika Happe! For more information go to: apecs.is/outreach/mosaic-school-outreach/mosaic-school-2019.htmlMOSAiC School in 52 seconds by Rosalie McKay
DescriptionThis video created by Rosalie McKay shows 1 second a day of the MOSAiC School, 16 September – 30 October 2019. A blog describing the activity in each clip can soon be found on apecs.is/outreach/mosaic-school-outreach/mosaic-school-2019.htmlLecture recording “Coupled System Science” by Matthew Shupe
DescriptionMatthew Shupe, research scientist with the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado and NOAA Earth System Research Laboratories, is one of the lead designers for MOSAiC. Matthew presented an overview on aims and objectives of interdisciplinary research plan of MOSAIC with a focus onthe interactions across different components of the Earth System.
Lecture recording “The Role of the Ocean in Arctic Change” by Timothy Stanton
DescriptionTimothy Stanton, professor emeritus at the Naval Postgraduate School and adjunct professor at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, is part of the MOSAiC Team Ocean and led the Distributed Network team. Tim presented on the role of the ocean, with a focus on ocean mixing and turbulence and discussed seasonal Arctic sea ice melting.
Lecture recording “Clouds in the Arctic System” by Christopher Cox
DescriptionChristopher Cox, research scientist with the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado and NOAA Earth System Research Laboratories, is part of MOSAiC Team Atmosphere. Chris presented the role of clouds and their influence on the surface energy exchange that facilitate processes of melting and freezing of the cryosphere
Lecture recording “The Basics of Biogeochemistry” by Sebastian Rokitta
DescriptionSebastian Rokitta, research scientist at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research and the University of Bremen, is part of the MOSAiC Team Biogeochemistry. Sebastian presented on the basics of biogeochemistry, including carbonate chemistry, carbon and nitrogen cycling and the role of phytoplankton in interaction with their Arctic environment.
Lecture recording “Ecosystem Research in MOSAiC” by Allison Fong
DescriptionAllison Fong, research scientist at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, is leading the MOSAiC Team Ecosystem. Allison presented an overview on coupled system observations and synoptic measurements with a focus on temporal evolution of biological and ecological processes relevant to different components of the Earth System.
Lecture recording “Modelling Drift Forecasts” by Thomas Rackow
DescriptionThomas Rackow, research scientist at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, is a specialized modeler and joined the MOSAiC School as Year of Polar Prediction (YOPP) lecturer. Thomas introduced the method and topic of modelling in general and presented on drift forecasts with a perspective on drifting sea ice, icebergs, as well as drifting RV Polarstern.