The University of Manitoba says one of Canada’s most influential and accomplished Arctic researchers has died.
The school says in a statement that David Barber was best known for his groundbreaking work on snow over sea ice and the application of satellite technologies for their characterization.
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It says Barber died Friday following complications from cardiac arrest.
Barber will be honoured with a celebration of life at the Engineering Atrium at the University of Manitoba on April 23.
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