In Greenland and Antarctic tests, Yeti helps conquer some 'abominable' polar hazards
Monday, March 4, 2013 - 09:30
in Astronomy & Space
(Phys.org) —A century after Western explorers first crossed the dangerous landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctic, researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) have successfully deployed a self-guided robot that uses ground-penetrating radar to map deadly crevasses hidden in ice-covered terrains.