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Expert analysis of Sentinel-1 satellite imagery produces local travel suitability maps. These are combined with Copernicus Marine Service layers such as sea ice fraction and snow thickness, available via a website and mobile app, improving situational awareness and transport safety while supporting traditional livelihoods and the local economy.","Copernicus Marine Service  \nUSE CASES  \nVersion 2.4  \nGREENLAND COMMUNITY ICE INFORMATION SERVICE  \nFor northern communities, the ability to move safely over ice is an essential part of culture, community and livelihood for travel, food, and tourism. The challenge of travelling on ice is compounded by the changing climate. The Greenland community ice information service provides Inuit hunters, tourism operators, local communities, and search and rescue operators with Earth Observation (EO)-based information that helps them to navigate safely over the sea ice in coastal waters. The first demonstration was held in the community of Qaanaaq, Greenland. The service is now being extended to all Greenland communities.  \nAs part of the service, Sentinel 1 satellite imagery is analyzed by an expert to determine the ice conditions around the community. Local maps are created delineating conditions suitable for travel as. The satellite imagery and travel maps are combined with Copernicus Marine Service data such as: sea ice fraction and snow thickness. These data layers are available to users through a website and a mobile phone app.  \nMore here: [http://floeedge.polarview.org/](http://floeedge.polarview.org/)  \n•  \nUSE CASE  \nOVERVIEW  \n􀁿 Decision-making support tool  \n􀁿 safer transport for people and goods along ice roads to/from islands  \n􀁿 supporting traditional ways of life as well as protecting lives and contributing to the Greenland economy  \n•  \nBENEFITS  \nFOR USER  \n􀁿 ARCTIC AND GREENLAND SEA ICE SERVICE 􀁿 SAFETY OVER ICE 􀁿 SEA ICE 􀁿 TRAVEL  \nPOLAR ENVIRONMENT MONITORING  \nCopernicus Marine Service  \nUSE CASES  \nVersion 2.4  \nAlthough deaths are rare, the search and rescue effort required to retrieve stranded individuals is costly in both time and money, as well as endangering the rescuers. As an example in the Canadian context, in 2013 the extraction of 31 people (including a 16-person Inuit hunting party) turned out to be one of the largest Arctic rescues that the Royal Canadian Air Force has ever undertaken. Over a two-day period, the rescue involved three dozen aircrew and six aircraft in co-operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and local authorities, turning into a major news story that was reported around the world. The rescue operation also cost Canadian taxpayers $2.7 million.  \n•  \nFACTS AND  \nKEY NUMBERS  \nA variety of information products from the Copernicus Marine Service are included, such as: sea ice fraction and snow thickness. The integration of this information provides an enhanced situational awareness for users.  \nProduct in use 1  \nProduct in use 2  \n• C MP REOMDSUCT IN USE  \nPolar View is a world leading organization for the provision of operational, satellite-based monitoring of the polar regions and the cryosphere.  \nMore information here  \nContact  \nDavid Arthurs  \n[david.arthurs@polarview.org](david.arthurs@polarview.org)  \n•  \nCM EMS  \nUSER  \npolarview [floeedge.polarview.org/](floeedge.polarview.org/)  \nPOLAR ENVIRONMENT MONITORING  \nCOPERNICUS MARINE SERVICE  \nAny question, please contact [servicedesk.cmems@mercator-ocean.eu](servicedesk.cmems@mercator-ocean.eu)[ ](servicedesk.cmems@mercator-ocean.eu)[http://marine.copernicus.eu/](http://marine.copernicus.eu/)","cbCailOg5PTEMTuZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailOg5PTEMTuZ","pdf",417503,1,2,"English","en",105,"# Use Cases\n## Decision-making support tool\n## Safer transport for people and goods along ice roads\n## Supporting traditional ways of life and protecting lives\n# Benefits\n## Safety over ice\n## Facts and key numbers","[{\"question\":\"What problem does the Greenland Community Ice Information Service address?\",\"answer\":\"It helps northern communities travel safely on changing sea ice by providing reliable, EO-based information for navigation, travel planning, and operations.\"},{\"question\":\"How are ice conditions determined for each community?\",\"answer\":\"Sentinel-1 satellite imagery is analyzed by an expert to determine local ice conditions, then travel-suitable areas are delineated in maps.\"},{\"question\":\"What data layers and delivery methods are used by the service?\",\"answer\":\"Travel maps are combined with Copernicus Marine Service data such as sea ice fraction and snow thickness, and the resulting information is provided through a website and a mobile phone app.\"}]","Greenland Community Ice Information Service - 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