Permalink: https://www.media.greenpeace.org/archive/Whirlpool---Crack-on-Petermann-Glacier-27MZIFL4CGKO.htmlConceptually similarWhirlpool and Crack on the Petermann GlacierGP01S7UCompleted★★★★Whirlpool & Crack on Petermann GlacierGP01S7VCompleted★★★★★★Whirlpool & Crack on Petermann GlacierGP01S7XCompleted★★★★★★★Whirlpool & Crack on Petermann GlacierGP01S80Completed★★★★Whirlpool & Crack on Petermann GlacierGP01S7ZCompleted★★★★CTD Probe near Petermann GlacierGP01S52Completed★★★★Glaciologist Dr Richard Bates on MY Arctic SunriseGP01S4ZCompleted★★★★Dr Richard Bates on MY Arctic SunriseGP01S51Completed★★★★Glaciologist Dr Richard Bates on MY Arctic SunriseGP01S50Completed★★★★View AllGP01S7WWhirlpool & Crack on Petermann GlacierGlaciologist Dr Richard Bates, of the Scottish Oceans Institute at the University of St. Andrews, takes 'casts' of temperature pressure current and salinity at the 'whirlpool' and crack at 80° 57'28" N and 61°20'10" W on the Petermann glacier. He is assisted by ice logistic Eric Philips. Dr Bates makes casts -dropping a CTD probe (Conductivity Temp Depth) into the pool and pulling it back up at a slow speed. The data recorded by the probe is later downloaded into computer software plotting accurate measurements of water temperature, salinity, turbidity, current strength and direction in the pool, within the glacier. This will give a data set that describes the oceanic conditions at the time that the Petermann glacier disintegrates.Locations:North America-Petermann Glacier-Western GreenlandDate:7 Jul, 2009Credit:© Nick Cobbing / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5616px X 3744pxKeywords:Climate (campaign title)-CTD water sampler-Day-Equipment-Glacier melt-Glaciers-Ice-Icescapes-Measuring tools-Men-Outdoors-Research-Scientists-Two peopleShoot:Glaciology Research in Western GreenlandIn summer 2009, the MY Arctic Sunrise sails to the Arctic to document the dire effects climate change has on one of the most fragile environments in the world. Independent scientists use the ship, helicopter, boats and assistance of the crew, to collect data and research the impacts of climate change. During this first section of the three-part tour, scientists conduct important glaciology research on Petermann and Humboldt glaciers in Western Greenland.Related Collections:Sea Ice Minimum (Photo + Video)Arctic Tour 2009 (Photo & Videos)Petermann Glacier in Greenland