Call number:
AWI A2-07-0063
In:
Atmospheric and oceanographic sciences library, 26
Description / Table of Contents:
This monograph presents a comprehensive synthesis of our current state of knowledge concerning the climate of the Arctic, using the latest meteorological data. All meteorological elements are described in detail for the first time and an up-to-date review of the available literature for each element is given. Climatic regions are distinguished and described. The monograph also provides an account of the present state of research on climate change and variability in the Arctic for three time scales: the Holocene, the last Millennium, and the 20th century. The book concludes with a presentation of the scenarios of the Arctic climate in the 21st century. This monograph is intended for all those with a general interest in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and with a knowledge of the application of statistics in these areas.
Type of Medium:
Monograph available for loan
Pages:
XI, 270 Seiten
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Illustrationen
ISBN:
1402011342
Series Statement:
Atmospheric and oceanographic sciences library 26
Language:
English
Note:
CONTENTS
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
1.1 Boundaries of the Arctic
1.2 Main Geographical Factors Shaping the Climate
2. Atmospheric Circulation
2.1 Development of Views on Atmospheric Circulation in the Arctic
2.2 Large-scale Atmospheric Circulation
2.3 Synoptic-scale Circulation
2.4 Winds
2.5 Local Circulation and Mesoscale Disturbances
3. Radiation Conditions
3.1 Sunshine Duration
3.2 Global Solar Radiation
3.3 Short-wave Net Radiation
3.4 Long-wave Net Radiation
3.5 Net Radiation and Other Elements of the Heat Balance
4. Air Temperature
4.1 Mean Monthly, Seasonal, and Annual Air Temperature
4.2 Mean and Absolute Extreme Air Temperatures
4.3 Temperature Inversions
5. Cloudiness
5.1 The Annual Cycle
5.2 Spatial Patterns
5.3 Fog
6. Air Humidity
6.1 Water Vapour Pressure
6.2 Relative Humidity
7. Atmospheric Precipitation and Snow Cover
7.1 Atmospheric Precipitation
7.2 Number of Days with Precipitation
7.3 Snow Cover
8. Air Pollution
9. Climatic Regions
9.1 The Atlantic Region
9.2 The Siberian Region
9.3 The Pacific Region
9.4 The Canadian Region
9.5 The Baffin Bay Region
9.6 The Greenland Region
9.7 The Interior Arctic Region
10. Climatic Change and Variability in the Holocene
10.1 Period 10-11 ka-l ka BP
10.2 Period 1 ka-O.l ka BP
10.3 Period 0.1 ka-Present
11. Scenarios of the Arctic Climate in the 21st Century
11.1 Model Simulations of the Present-day Arctic Climate
11.2 Scenarios of the Arctic Climate in the 21st Century
References
Copyright Acknowledgements
Index
Location:
AWI Reading room
Branch Library:
AWI Library
