Christine Wesche

Dr. Christine Wesche is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, specializing in Polar Remote Sensing, Iceberg Dynamics, and Antarctic Logistics. Her work focuses on utilizing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery and machine learning techniques to analyze icebergs, sea ice properties, and logistical challenges in polar regions.

• Research Interests: Polar remote sensing, iceberg tracking, crevasse detection, and meltwater impact on Southern Ocean climatology.
• Projects: Ronne Ice Shelf Project (RISP), NEUMAYER STATION III operations, and contributions to COMNAP Symposiums on winter-over challenges.
• Tools: SAR imagery analysis, geospatial algorithms, and data assimilation frameworks for polar expeditions.

Scientific Collaborations include partnerships with Polarstern expeditions, LTO working groups, and international climate modeling initiatives like (AC)3 and MOSAiC.