Michael Gallagher, autonomous and renewable power system

Michael has displayed scientific excellence by developing instrument suites that provide autonomous energy budget measurements at remote locations on the Greenland Ice Sheet. Specifically, Michael developed an autonomous, smart, renewable power system for scientific instrumentation in Greenland. He also advanced and optimized an instrument suite that measures all components of the Arctic surface energy budget. Michael’s leadership is evident in his ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and solve complex logistical challenges. His problem-solving skills were particularly highlighted through his development of a lithium-based power system to overcome a critical field observation limitation. His interdisciplinary reach is broad, integrating atmospheric science, hydrology, and engineering. His work represents a major advance in our ability to make remote, sophisticated measurements in the Arctic and will be the basis for many future activities.