Radar Sounding of the Earth’s Polar Regions and the Jovian Icy Moons

Radar sounders can penetrate ice to depths of several kilometers and play a crucial role in studying the subsurface of the Earth and other planetary bodies. Extensive experience has been gained from air-borne radar sounders dedicated to Earth observation. The ESA Juice mission is carrying the Radar for Icy Moons Exploration (RIME) instrument. This presentation will outline the current status of radar sounding for Earth observation and its connection to RIME’s science, highlighting the key scientific objectives, technical challenges, and expected scientific returns of the exploration of the Jupiter icy moons.

Speaker: Lorenzo Bruzzone, University of Trento