ESA - Eduspace EN - Global Change - The Antarctica 2003 expedition

Coastal change

Danube Delta change detection Oil spills

Deforestation

Bardia National Park Congo River Basin Kameng-Sonitpur Elephant Reserve Kilimanjaro Rondonia Shillong and Guwahati

Ice

Antarctica 2003

Climate change and glaciers Glacier analysis using radar imagery Glacial retreat in the Alps Glacier Ice Flow Monitoring of glaciers in the Himalayas Remote sensing of ice and snow

Urbanisation

Cairo City of Kathmandu Córdoba Himalayas Kathmandu Valley Lagos

Vegetation

Annapurna Conservation Area Lost in the Andes Ngorongoro Conservation Area Niger Inland Delta Vegetation in South America

The Antarctica 2003 expedition - Introduction

On 23 November 2003, a total eclipse of the Sun was visible from Antarctica. For this occasion, the 'Passerelle Science-Cité' from the University of Geneva and the International Polar Foundation sent a student to accompany two scientists, a radio reporter, and an eclipse hunter on an icebreaker for a 28-day journey in the far southern seas.

During this trip, many observations and scientific experiments took place. They have been shared directly with many primary and secondary schools across the world.

In this section you will find background information, exercices using satellite images acquired during the expedition, and photos and measurements taken during the cruise.

This case study includes:

a background section

a worksheet introduction

exercises

You can access them by clicking on the links on the right.

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Antarctica 2003 expedition

Background

Exercises

Introduction Exercise 1 - Accompany a classmate Exercise 2 - Guide the icebreaker through the ice using images and maps Exercise 3 - Guide the icebreaker through the ice using a computer Exercise 4 - Help, the icebreaker is stuck!