Final In-Person Meeting of the Sound of Ice Project Held in Seville

On April 6th and 7th, the Sound of Ice project team gathered in Seville to celebrate their final in-person meeting, marking the conclusion of a journey full of achievements and important progress. This gathering brought together researchers, collaborators, and stakeholders to reflect on their results and discuss the future applications of their work.

The main goal of the project, as outlined on their official website, is to develop innovative acoustic techniques to better understand and monitor ice-covered environments. The initiative aims to provide new tools for scientists to study ice dynamics and contribute to climate change research.

During this final meeting, several key activities carried out within the project were presented and discussed, including:

• The integration of surface acoustic wave (SAW) systems for de-icing and monitoring.
• The development of advanced surface engineering methodologies for the integration of (s)AW transducers on any substrate.
• Understanding the excitation of water molecules by (s)AW at the ice interface.
• Smart and autonomous de-icing operation and proof-of-concept engineering for these technologies.

These activities reflect the project’s commitment to technological innovation and the search for sustainable solutions to challenges related to ice and climate.

Held in the inspiring city of Seville, the event not only marked the end of a phase but also emphasized the importance of continued research in this vital area. Overall, the final meeting of the Sound of Ice project was a success, paving the way for future innovations.