by Bipasha van der Zijde | Jan 28, 2026 | News
Arctic Reflections is embarking on its third field test in the Baffin Bay area in Nunavut, Canada. Our first field test was conducted in Svalbard, followed by one in Newfoundland. For this field test, we are grateful to be welcomed by the local Inuit community, and we...
by Bipasha van der Zijde | Jan 19, 2026 | Blog
At first glance, asteroids, comets and the Arctic may appear to have little in common. However, they are not as different as they might appear. In this blog, Samuele Zannoni, our new engineering intern, writes about exploring these commonalities through his work at...
by Bipasha van der Zijde | Nov 17, 2025 | News
Video (Copernicus Data: Sentinel Hub) – video of the ice arch in the Nares Strait breaking. In recent field tests, we’ve been exploring the feasibility of preserving Arctic sea ice by pumping water onto existing sea ice. Thicker ice is more structurally...
by Bipasha van der Zijde | Nov 4, 2025 | News
Earlier this year we conducted our second field test in Newfoundland, Canada to verify the potential impact of our ice thickening method. This field test yielded a wealth of data and observations. We summarized our findings in a Research Summary Report. You can view...
by Bipasha van der Zijde | Oct 27, 2025 | News
Thickening large areas of ice by pumping seawater onto it, in extreme cold conditions, presents several challenges. One of the hurdles we’ve encountered is ensuring even spread the water. To tackle this, we’ve been testing hoses to optimise the distribution of water...
