Vikram Goel

Antarctic Glaciologist,
Scientist, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research

[NCPOR @ncaor_goa]

New Findings Strengthen Prospects for Deep Ice-Core Research
A new study identifies Kamelryggen (KAM) in Dronning Maud Land, East Antarctica, as a promising coastal ice-core site.
Led by NCPOR scientists and international partners, the study shows that KAM could provide high-resolution climate records dating back beyond the Last Glacial Maximum (~20,000 years), helping improve our understanding of past Antarctic and Southern Ocean climate change.

#ncporresearch #Antarctica

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𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 | 𝟒𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) invites applications for Innovative Research Proposals for the 46th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica.

Nominations are also invited for Expedition Leaders for:

* Maitri Station
* Bharati Station
* Voyage Expedition

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to India’s polar science programme and lead research in one of the most extreme environments on Earth.

Be a part of India’s Antarctic science journey. Apply now.

Application Deadline: 20th February 2026

For more details: https://t.co/TU2OSWqSw8

#Antarctica #ncporresearch

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[Dr. Anoop Sharad Mahajan @anoopsmahajan]

India has conducted research in the Southern Ocean for two decades now, thanks to @ncaor_goa and @moesgoi. This year, we went down there again. Check out this article by @sahanaghosh8 in @NatureInd talking about some highlights. @iitmpune
https://t.co/cvNj79Ccx0

[Vikram Goel @vikramonice]

Our recent submission "A new coastal ice-core site identified in Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica, for high-resolution climate reconstructions to the Last Glacial Maximum" open for discussion on @EGU_TC

https://t.co/8U3cErdpk4

#preprint #discussion

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Understanding Glacier Change: NCPOR’s Fieldwork in the Western Himalayas

As a part of Summer 2025 expedition to the Chandra Basin, NCPOR team conducted vital observations to assess glacier health in the western #Himalayas. Fieldwork included meltwater discharge measurement, DGPS stake surveys, steam-drilled stake installation, snow probing, meltwater sampling, and AWS data retrieval. These efforts are key to understanding glacier dynamics and water resource implications in a changing climate. #Cryosphere #GlacierMonitoring

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[Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition @AntarcticaSouth]

New map of Antarctica! 🌐 Bedmap3, the most detailed map yet of the rock beneath Antarctica’s ice, is out now. 🪨 Built from 82M+ data points, it reshapes our understanding of ice thickness, valleys & mountains—key to predicting future ice loss. @BAS_News
https://t.co/uHL9XfN5vj

[Tirthankar Ghosh @glacioverse]

A wonderful gathering of cryosphere researchers across India and foreign institutes!

[Julia Andreasen @JuliaAndreasen]

Has your science ever been twisted, misrepresented, or taken wildly out of context? My latest Eos article dives into how I navigated this whirlwind—and what it taught me. Check it out (published this morning)!

[NCPOR @ncaor_goa]

Exciting Summer Internship & Dissertation Opportunities at NCPOR, Goa!
For details, visit https://t.co/vUCHPxyC5u
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#Dissertation #Training

[Vikram Goel @vikramonice]

Surely one of the more challenging field seasons I've faced, with its share of bad weather and technical hurdles. The promising data makes up for all the team's hard work and persistence. Grateful to everyone who supported!

Here is a short clip of us crossing some melt channels!

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SENS Expedition concludes with 1600+ km explored on Nivl Ice Shelf, #Antarctica!

#44ISEA Update

After an incredible ~5 weeks on the Nivl Ice Shelf, the #SENS expedition has wrapped up! The team traversed over 1600 km, including 500+ km of radar and 130 km of seismic surveys.
The team is thankful to #Maitri Station and the NCPOR logistics team for their invaluable support.

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EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN
Update from the #SENS team, ##44ISEA:
Seismic surveys using airgun-geophones on the Nivl Ice Shelf, #Antarctica, are uncovering hidden bathymetry beneath the ice, critical for understanding ice-ocean interactions. #SENS is one of the two @SCAR_Tweets RINGS-endorsed projects, mapping the Antarctic Ice Sheet margin in coordination with RINGS airborne surveys. Filling key knowledge gaps in polar science!
https://t.co/D8kI8xkN0M

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[Vikram Goel @vikramonice]

Weather has been tricky this season with repeated storms and persistent high winds. We utilised the brief weather windows with not as weather sensitive radar surveys. The hovercraft has been great over the ice shelf, providing extraordinary reach! #antarcticRINGS #SENS

[NCPOR @ncaor_goa]

Updates from #SENS team, Antarctica:

The team has mapped 400+ km of Nivl Ice Shelf using ice-penetrating radar! Hovercraft enables safe, swift navigation.

The team is waiting for optimal weather to begin seismic survey.

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[Vikram Goel @vikramonice]

So much experience in this team! Ready to absorb every insight.

As always, Maitri provided great hospitality and support while we prepared for the field. A home away from home. #SENS #antarcticRINGS @SCAR_Tweets

[NCPOR @ncaor_goa]

2/2
The #SENS team: Prof. Yngve Kristoffersen (@UiB), Dr. Vikram Goel (@ncaor_goa), & Dr. Jan Erik Lee (R-L) are set to begin their field expedition! They received outstanding support from Maitri station, where they completed preparations & gave presentations.
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[Vikram Goel @vikramonice]

@ncaor_goa @moesgoi @Ravi_MoES @TMeloth SENS: Sub shelf Exploration of Nivl ice Shelf

[Vikram Goel @vikramonice]

Back on ice for our exciting new project #SENS (Sub shelf Exploration of Nivl ice Shelf! Stay tuned for more field updates. #AntarcticRINGS @SCAR_Tweets

[NCPOR @ncaor_goa]

1/2
The #SENS team has arrived in Antarctica! They're mapping the unexplored bathymetry & stratigraphy beneath Nivl Ice Shelf using the Arctic-veteran hovercraft, R/H Sabvaaba, as their research platform. Exciting science ahead!
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[Vikram Goel @vikramonice]

Excellent read for anyone interested in radar stratigraphy. Give it a read and participate in the review discussion here:
https://t.co/HvXvSuGODo

My favorite figure of this paper would be the the Fig 8 with its many radargrams.

[Int. Glaciol. Soc. @igsoc]

❄️ JGLAC paper alert ❄️

“Supraglacial lake evolution and its drivers in Dronning Maud Land, East Antarctica”

by Anirudha Mahagaonkar, Geir Moholdt, Quentin Glaude, Thomas Schuler
@anirudhavm @NPIglaciology @NorskPolar @GlaudeQuentin @ClimatoULiege

➡ https://t.co/33Q5wrMkhM

[Vikram Goel @vikramonice]

Reflecting on #SCAR2024! Presented research, engaged in constructive workshops, and met inspiring colleagues. Motivated by the collaborative spirit in polar science. Big thanks to @moesgoi @ncaor_goa & @SCAR_Tweets for this invaluable opportunity! #AntarcticRINGS #AntArchitecture

[NCPOR @ncaor_goa]

At the #SCAR2024 OSC in Pucon Chile, Dr. Vikram Goel presented a talk titled ”Coastal ice core site identified in Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica", sharing the results from collaborative glaciological work in coastal #Antarctica.

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[Vikram Goel @vikramonice]

Got the opportunity to present the first #RAICA expedition at the @SCAR_Tweets SCAR OSC in Pucon this week. Access the poster pdf through this link: https://t.co/bkzMQOUzR8

[NCPOR @ncaor_goa]

At the SCAR OSC in Pucon Chile, Dr Vikram Goel presented the achievements and initial results from the collaborative field expedition of project #RAICA through his poster. Access the poster at: https://t.co/bK8PgQ9zvU

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