Joining forces: JASCO Applied Sciences acquires Cryosphere Innovation
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JASCO Applied Sciences is pleased to announce that it has acquired acquired Cryosphere Innovation, a New Hampshire based technology company that creates solutions for autonomously observing climate change in the Arctic.
Founded in 2017, Cryosphere Innovation’s mission is to empower climate researchers to create knowledge by simplifying polar data collection. Cryosphere’s signature product, Seasonal Ice Mass Balance Buoy 3 (SIMB3), is a leading tool in the international effort to understand how global warming impacts polar region sea ice.
SIMB3 is installed into frozen ice to measure how ice grows, melts, moves, and changes temperature over time. Data is collected and transmitted via satellite where it is processed and hosted online via Cryosphere Innovation’s cloud-native Real-Time Data Platform.
Collectively, over 80 SIMB3s have been deployed since 2016, creating the world’s largest public repository of real-time sea ice mass balance data. SIMB3 data is used by universities, governments, municipalities, and private companies all over the world and has been instrumental in understanding how complicated environmental forcings impact sea ice.
As part of the acquisition, Cryosphere Innovation founder, Cameron Planck, will join JASCO as a Senior Systems Engineer. Cameron brings a diverse background in engineering, Arctic science, manufacturing, and business. He has over 10 years of experience in product design, full-stack web development, and embedded hardware and software design. Reflecting on his work, Cameron says, “Working with our customers while building Cryosphere Innovation over the past 7 years has consistently shown me the need for higher quality, more frequent, and more accessible climate data. I couldn't be happier to join forces with JASCO to continue our mission of delivering climate scientists the world's best observational products.”
Cryosphere’s production facility will relocate from West Lebanon, New Hampshire, to JASCO’s Rhode Island office. Cameron will also be responsible for training the JASCO team to build and support the buoys, further integrating Cryosphere’s technology into JASCO’s product offerings.
Cameron holds a PhD in Engineering Science from Dartmouth College and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University. His strong academic background, combined with his hands-on experience, positions him as a key player in advancing JASCO’s mission to provide the best solutions for environmental monitoring.
Check out www.cryosphereinnovation.com to learn more about the Seasonal Ice Mass Balance Buoy and the associated Data Platform.
“Cameron’s vision with Cryosphere Innovation aligns perfectly with JASCO’s commitment to advancing environmental monitoring technologies. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the innovations that will emerge from this acquisition.”
About JASCO Applied Sciences
JASCO Applied Sciences is a world leader in the science of underwater sound and its effects on marine life. A global company founded in Victoria, Canada, in 1981, JASCO provides services from offices in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. We provide support for all stages of environmental reviews and assessments of underwater sound for the renewable energy, oil and gas, marine construction, shipping, and defence sectors. We design, develop, and manufacture state-of-the-art oceanographic data acquisition systems to meet project demands for quality, endurance, reliability, and performance. We enable our clients to satisfy regulatory requirements by providing scientifically defensible assessments of their projects to government regulators and the public.
