Glacier

"A huge mass of ice, formed on land by the compaction and recrystallization of snow, that moves very slowly downslope or outward due to its own weight." (U.S. Geological Survey, 2019)

Sources

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). "Water Science Glossary Terms". USGS Water Science School. (2019). Link: https://water.usgs.gov/edu/dictionary.html#W

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Report of the United Nations/Costa Rica/PSIPW - Sixth conference on the use of space technology for water management (San José and online, 7–10 May 2024, with on-site training on 11 May 2024)

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the Government of Costa Rica, and the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) were jointly organizing a conference to promote the use of space technology in water management to the benefit of developing countries.

The Conference was heldin San José, Costa Rica, from 7-10 May 2024, hosted by and with the support of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) on behalf of the Government of Costa Rica.

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United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space, and in the utilisation of space science and technology for sustainable economic and social development. The Office assists any United Nations Member States to establish legal and regulatory frameworks to govern space activities and strengthens the capacity of developing countries to use space science technology and applications for development by helping to integrate space capabilities into national development programmes.

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Ailin Sol Ortone Lois

Researcher Grupo de Radar de Apertura Sintética of Universidad Tecnológica Nacional Facultad Regional Haedo

Ailin Ortone holds the director position within the Synthetic Aperture Radar research group, a role she adeptly manages alongside her responsibilities as a teacher at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional - Haedo. Her expertise extends to her role as a researcher at the Remote Sensing Centre of the Argentine National Air Force, where she actively contributes to advancing knowledge in the field. Additionally, she shares her wealth of knowledge and experience as a teacher at Universidad Nacional de Luján, nurturing the next generation of professionals in the field.