The Novosibirsk researchers are studying the terrain of the Arctic with the help of latest technology. Scientists have created a unique three-dimensional map of the island Samoilovsky. It will help to understand how the climate is changing and what to expect from nature in the future.

Previously, professionals had to use satellite images of a small resolution, and now the work will move forward. Drone over the Arctic at a height of 200 m. the 2.5 hours flight and 3700 photos. After processing the surveyors get on the computer monitor three-dimensional model of the Arctic island Samoilovsky. The island has a research station. In the Lena Delta by scientists from different countries study, what is the amount of greenhouse gases, the concentration of methane as clean water in the Northern lakes. Island area - 4 square kilometres. To see them fully, scientists still used the data from the satellites. Now using the technique on the drone managed to get a map 10 times clearer resolution of about 100 gigapixels.

To make an accurate aerial photography in the permafrost was not easy. On the boat Geophysics, reached a high rock and set on top of a geodetic receiver. Some days they had to wait for good weather to carry on the tundra heavy battery lead to the Arctic 70 lbs of equipment. The wingspan of the drone, which flew over the island Samoilovsky 2.5 meters. The Arctic circle it was transported flat Packed in a special case for unmanned aerial vehicles. These aerial photographs can be useful to scientists of various profiles - Hydrobiology, soil scientists, Merzlotnaya. Their goal is to understand climate processes in the Arctic and to predict what will happen to Earth's climate in the next few decades. Landing a UAV with a special parachute. Photo equipment scientists use in the evening hours, when the study is finished.
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