Ryleigh Moore
Tasks
I am a participant of the MOSAiC School. I will help set up a distributed network that will be used to collect data during the yearlong expedition. Additionally, I will help collect data and record observations during my time in the Arctic, learn from leading experts in Arctic research, and meet people from around the world who I hope to form future research collaborations with. After returning home from the expedition, I will serve as a MOSAiC ambassador.
Science Questions
In addition to my tasks with the MOSAiC school, I will be working on observing the sea ice surface and developing a better understanding of the spatial distribution of minima, maxima, and saddle points that make up the sea ice topography. This work will assist in rigorously classifying and modeling the complex geometry of melt pond evolution which may help improve global climate models since melt ponds impact the albedo of the Arctic region.
What are you most excited about the expedition?
I am most excited to see the sea ice in person. I study the topography of the sea ice surface and the effects that it has on melt pond evolution. Since I have only seen photographs up to this point, being able to see the ice in real life will be an unparalleled experience that will further my research by allowing me to develop a greater understanding of the Arctic region. I expect that challenges may arise; however, I know that the organizers of the MOSAiC expedition are very well prepared to handle difficulties that may occur.
What do you love most about the Arctic?
I am most enthralled by the vastness of the Arctic that I have seen in photos and videos. This expedition will be my first time visiting the Arctic region so I am sure I will find other aspects to love as well.