SHEBA (Surface Heat Budget of the Arctic Ocean)

SHEBA (Surface Heat Budget of the Arctic Ocean) is a research project that studies how heat interacts with the Arctic Ocean’s surface. It measures how much sunlight the ocean absorbs, how much heat escapes back into the atmosphere, and the influence of weather, ice, and water movement. Understanding this heat exchange helps scientists learn how the Arctic climate is changing and its impact on global weather patterns, sea level rise, and sea ice health. Overall, SHEBA helps us understand the crucial energy balance in the Arctic environment.