John Cassano

Professional Title

Associate Professor

Department

CIRES/CU Boulder

Home State

Colorado

Leg

III

MOSAiC Team

Atmosphere

Funders

National Science Foundation

Tasks

We will make atmospheric boundary layer measurements using unmanned aircraft.

Science Questions

We will study how changes in sea ice conditions (thickness, snow cover, presence of leads) impacts the overlying atmosphere.

What are you most excited about the expedition?

I've spent 14 field seasons in the Antarctic but other than a few field programs in Svalbard, Norway I haven't done any Arctic fieldwork so I'm excited for this new experience. I am looking forward to starting my leg in polar night conditions and watching the transition to polar day throughout my time in MOSAiC.

Being away from home for 3 months with limited communication will be the biggest challenge.

What do you love most about the Arctic?

I love the how remote polar fieldwork is. I love experiencing polar weather and seeing the polar night sky.