ICE Sat Poster

The poster depicts ICESat (Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite), a satellite mission for measuring ice sheet mass balance, cloud and aerosol heights, as well as sea and land surface heights. The satellite's primary instrument is the Geoscience Laser Altimeter System (GLAS), which uses lasers to measure the distance between the satellite and the Earth's surface. These measurements are used to create maps of surface elevation, which can be used to track changes in ice sheet thickness and sea level. The poster also includes a map of ICESat's ground tracks and a diagram of the GLAS instrument. In addition to its scientific objectives, ICESat also has educational and outreach goals. The poster is designed to inform the public about ICESat's mission and to encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering. The poster is available for download from the NASA website in a variety of formats, including PDF, JPEG, and PNG. Here is a more detailed description of the poster: Title: ICESat: Measuring Earth's Changing Ice Image: A satellite image of the Earth with ICESat's ground tracks superimposed over it. The ground tracks are colored according to the year in which they were made. Caption: ICESat measures the Earth's ice, clouds, and land surface to track changes in ice sheet thickness, sea level, and climate. Text: A brief overview of ICESat's mission and its scientific objectives. Diagram: A diagram of the GLAS instrument, which uses lasers to measure the distance between the satellite and the Earth's surface. Map: A map of ICESat's ground tracks, which show the satellite's path as it orbits the Earth. Websites: Links to the NASA ICESat and NASA Earth Observatory websites. The ICESat poster is an informative and visually appealing way to learn about this important Earth observing satellite mission. It is a valuable resource for students, educators, and the general public.