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September 21st, 2007 marks the first of quarterly International Polar Days, this time focusing on Sea Ice.
Sea ice, the thin layer of ice that covers most of the Arctic Ocean and surrounds most of the Antarctic continent, represents a distinctive feature of our planet. Sea ice spreads and retreats seasonally. It drifts and packs under the influence of wind and currents. It isolates the atmosphere from the ocean and produces the coldest saltiest ocean waters. It restricts the movement of ships but supports the traverses of bears.
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We're building a KML layer that collects geospatial information produced by IPY-endorsed projects. This short manual shows you how to format your project's data in a KML file for inclusion in the IPY layer. To help tell the IPY story as effectively as possible, we've created a standard set of icons, as well as standard popup window styles, which all contributors to the IPY layer can share. There are 8 different icons depicting different kinds of data, in 4 different colors; that's 32 icon variations. In addition, we have 2 different styles of popup window for each icon — totalling 64 different style permutations. Here are the icons: ...
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There are many resources available on the internet for exploring the poles with a virtual globe such as Google Earth or NASA World WInd. The list below contains all the relevant polar resources that we are aware of. (Note: These links are to external sites; www.IPY.org is not responsible for their content.) The Polar View Earth observation program publishes a wide range of layers for the Antarctic, including data on sea ice coverage, ice drift, drift buoys, large icebergs, the location of various research vessels, and the location of over 120 Antarctic research ...
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The IPY Chart maps endorsed projects according to their approximate subject (horizontally) and geographical location (vertically). Left to Right: Earth, Land, People, Ocean, Ice, Atmosphere, Space, Education & Outreach Top to Bottom: Arctic, Both Poles, Antarctic. This latest version presents 228 endorsed IPY proposals: 166 in science and 52 in education and outreach. The number in each hexagon refers to the proposal ID number in the IPY Full Proposal database (scroll to the bottom of the page). An associated spreadsheet provides the full project names and lead persons for each p...
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Getting the photo of your shadow on the IPY Day map takes two steps: A. Uploading the photo to the web, using a free Flickr account. B. Placing the photo on the map using a free Tagzania account. A. Uploading the photo to the web, using a free Flickr account. If you don't already have a Flickr account, you'll need to sign up at http://www.flickr.com/ Log on to Flickr.com. Click on "Upload photos". Upload your photo using the default settings. Remember the URL (web address) of the photo's page on Flickr. It looks something like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yourusername/987654321/ ...
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Download the IPY layer now. (Requires the free Google Earth application — download Google Earth.) To facilitate awareness and understanding between scientists, politicians, educators, the media and the public, we have created an International Polar Year layer for Google Earth. The aim for this layer is that it will evolve to reflect the latest science results contributed by IPY scientists. As the International Polar Year progresses, you will be able to follow polar animals as they fly around the Antarctic, swim through the Oceans, or migrate around the Arctic. You will also be able to...
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Partners: _______________________ EDUCATORS Blue Left (main) Education and Outreach are integral to the International Polar Year 2007-8. Teachers and students have the opportunity to experience authentic science in real time. We encourage everyone to get involved in this huge, exciting scientific collaboration by visiting exhibitions, teaching and learning about the polar regions, watching films and documentaries, reading books, going on expeditions, and contacting scientists while in the field. Blue Right (side) Do some icy experiments and launch a virtual balloon to show your class's invol...
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The International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008 officially starts on March 1 2007. Below you will find the latest information on international and national launch events. Also, please visit the Educators Launch Page to learn how teachers, students, and local communities are getting involved around the world. For more details about specific events, please consult this list of press officers (PDF) or see contacts below. We have also made these Press Materials available....
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On March 1 2007, students at schools around the world marked the advent of International Polar year by conducting an ice experiment. They then told the IPY community and the world by pinning a virtual balloon onto a web-based map showing exactly where they were. Read this Blog to find out how the activity went. One of the main themes of the International Polar Year is the study of Earth’s changing ice and snow, and its impact on our planet and our lives. On 1 March 2007, students and teachers around the world were invited to help launch the IPY in your classrooms. This Breaking The Ice flyer (PDF), currently available in ...
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