Arctic Maps
Below are several examples of available map resources that illustrate biophysical and socioeconomic aspects of the Arctic region.
Satellite Observations of Arctic Change SOAC
Interactive maps of NASA satellite data and research on Arctic exchange properties, such as sea ice, snow cover, vegetation, and temperature. Contributors: NASA NSIDC
The International Buoy Program
Maintains a network of drifting buoys in the Arctic Ocean that records and provides various meteorological and oceanographic data for real-time operations. Contributors: UW Polar Ice Center
The Chukchi/Beaufort Surface Currents
Data viewer provides plots and animations of surface currents in the Chukchi/Beaufort seas using data gathered by high-frequency radar. Contributors: UAF, AOOS, IOOS
The Sea Ice Atlas
Contains a compilation of resources, data, and maps from various sources pertaining to sea ice extent, loss, and imagery. Contributors: AOOS, SNAP, ACCAP, UAF, IARC, UIUC
The Interactive Multi-Sensor Snow and Ice Mapping System (IMS)
Provides northern hemisphere snow and ice products in a variety of formats that can be used for forecasting, daily ice analysis, and environmental services for the U.S. Government. Contributors: NOAA, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard
The Arctic Data Integration Portal
Catalog of Arctic datasets and services that can be integrated into an online web map service platform for visualization. Contributors: AOOS
