Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Physical geography
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Institute of Polar Studies Report
Author: List of Publications of the Institute of Polar Studies
Author: Ohio State University. Institute of Polar StudiesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Polar regions
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Report of the University Committee on Polar Research
Author: University Committee on Polar Research (U.S.).Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Polar regions
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Report - Institute of Polar Studies
Author: Ohio State University. Institute of Polar StudiesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Physical geography
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
SPRI Review
Author: Scott Polar Research InstitutePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Polar regions
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The Arctic in the Anthropocene
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309301866
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Once ice-bound, difficult to access, and largely ignored by the rest of the world, the Arctic is now front and center in the midst of many important questions facing the world today. Our daily weather, what we eat, and coastal flooding are all interconnected with the future of the Arctic. The year 2012 was an astounding year for Arctic change. The summer sea ice volume smashed previous records, losing approximately 75 percent of its value since 1980 and half of its areal coverage. Multiple records were also broken when 97 percent of Greenland's surface experienced melt conditions in 2012, the largest melt extent in the satellite era. Receding ice caps in Arctic Canada are now exposing land surfaces that have been continuously ice covered for more than 40,000 years. What happens in the Arctic has far-reaching implications around the world. Loss of snow and ice exacerbates climate change and is the largest contributor to expected global sea level rise during the next century. Ten percent of the world's fish catches comes from Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that up to 13 percent of the world's remaining oil reserves are in the Arctic. The geologic history of the Arctic may hold vital clues about massive volcanic eruptions and the consequent release of massive amount of coal fly ash that is thought to have caused mass extinctions in the distant past. How will these changes affect the rest of Earth? What research should we invest in to best understand this previously hidden land, manage impacts of change on Arctic communities, and cooperate with researchers from other nations? The Arctic in the Anthropocene reviews research questions previously identified by Arctic researchers, and then highlights the new questions that have emerged in the wake of and expectation of further rapid Arctic change, as well as new capabilities to address them. This report is meant to guide future directions in U.S. Arctic research so that research is targeted on critical scientific and societal questions and conducted as effectively as possible. The Arctic in the Anthropocene identifies both a disciplinary and a cross-cutting research strategy for the next 10 to 20 years, and evaluates infrastructure needs and collaboration opportunities. The climate, biology, and society in the Arctic are changing in rapid, complex, and interactive ways. Understanding the Arctic system has never been more critical; thus, Arctic research has never been more important. This report will be a resource for institutions, funders, policy makers, and students. Written in an engaging style, The Arctic in the Anthropocene paints a picture of one of the last unknown places on this planet, and communicates the excitement and importance of the discoveries and challenges that lie ahead.
Research Report Series - Geophysical and Polar Research Center
Author: University of Wisconsin. Geophysical and Polar Research CenterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geophysics
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Polar Research Board Annual Report ... and Future Plans
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Polar Research BoardPublisher: National Academies
ISBN:
Category : Research
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Institute of Polar Studies Report
Author: Report on United States Antarctic Research Activities
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Polar ResearchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Research
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Vols. for 1962-73/74 include United States Antarctic research activities planned for the forthcoming year.