Uncrewed CReSIS Platforms

Uncrewed Aircraft

UAV on landing approach in Antarctic
KU G1X UAS

G1X

  • G1X UAS is an 85lb, 17-foot wingspan vehicle with a range of approximately 60 nm per gallon of fuel. The aircraft can be configured with either wheels or skis. The primary payload for this aircraft

  • The primary payload for this aircraft has been a dual frequency HF/VHF radar depth sounder, to enable sounding of ice in fast flowing glaciers.

Deployments

  • Greenland

  • Antarctica

A UAV sitting in a field in near Lake Perry. UAV is equipped with a HF radar mounted to the bottom
Vapor 55 UAS with radar installed

Vapor 55 UAS

  • CReSIS is currently integrating a UWB Snow Mini radar onto AeroVironment’s Vapor 55 UAS.

Deployments

  • Greenland

  • Antarctica

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