Introduction of the Science Advisory Committee Member: Frank PATTYN

Frank PATTYN, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) - Belgium

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1. Frank Pattyn, full professor @ Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium – Belgian SCAR delegate Glaciologist studying ice dynamics and interactions with atmosphere, bed (subglacial hydrology, GIA), ocean (damage, calving, ice-ocean interactions) – projections of Antarctic contribution to sea-level rise (ISMIP) Numerical ice sheet modelling, radio-echo sounding (RES, ApRES, polarimetry), model development, intercomparisons Field experience from 13 expeditions to Antarctica (Dronning Maud Land & Dry Valleys with Belgium, New Zealand and Japan). https://frank.pattyn.web.ulb.be/
2. Strategic Scientific Opportunities The Roi Baudouin ice shelf laboratory: development of a supersite for monitoring, observing and understanding interactions of ice sheet/ice shelf with ocean, atmosphere and subglacial environment near grounding lines. Large-scale deployment of ground- and airborne geophysics, i.e., snow radar, interferometric radar (SAR), ultra-wide band radar, seismic and gravity measurements (bathymetry); Such data directly feed into ice sheet model improvements and projections. Technological challenges for miniaturization (drones). Climate dipsticks: ice rises as dynamic pinning points for ice sheet stability + climate archives spanning several millennia Andromeda as science/logistical support hub for exploration, monitoring, observation and airborne support activities. Showcase for Open Access research – FAIR data collection and sharing (Marine Data Portal, SOOS, SCAR) and EDI