This paper gives a detailed review of IceBridge mission
including the on-board multiple sensors employed
the collected data
and the different levels of products. The on-board multiple sensors can be divided into five types: digital camera
lidar altimeter
radar
gravimeter
and auxiliary equipment. Prospects of research based on IceBridge data are described in four aspects: three-dimensional mapping of snow or ice
changes in glacier elevation and estimates of mass balance
detection of changes in sea ice thickness and distribution
and calibration and validation of satellite remote sensing observations. IceBridge will undoubtedly enhance the understanding of polar changes under global warming.