Research Aircraft (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption The international team set out the instruments in March, when the floating ice was thick enough to land a plane. Credit M. Ohmart, Univ. of Washington Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.