UID:
almafu_9959231174502883
Format:
1 online resource (xvii, 385 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
1-107-14458-2
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1-280-41982-2
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9786610419821
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0-511-20054-4
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0-511-18275-9
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0-511-13084-8
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0-511-30092-1
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0-511-53588-0
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0-511-12931-9
Series Statement:
Cambridge atmospheric and space science series
Content:
The Arctic can be viewed as an integrated system, characterised by intimate couplings between its atmosphere, ocean and land, linked in turn to the larger global system. This comprehensive, up-to-date assessment begins with an outline of early Arctic exploration and the growth of modern research. Using an integrated systems approach, subsequent chapters examine the atmospheric heat budget and circulation, the surface energy budget, the hydrologic cycle and interactions between the ocean, atmosphere and sea ice cover. Reviews of recent directions in numerical modelling and the characteristics of past Arctic climates set the stage for detailed discussion of recent climate variability and trends, and projected future states. Throughout, satellite remote sensing data and results from recent major field programs are used to illustrate key processes. The Arctic Climate System provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the subject for researchers and advanced students in a wide range of disciplines.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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The evolution of knowledge about the Arctic and its climate -- Physical characteristics and basic climatic features -- The basic atmospheric heat budget -- The atmospheric circulation -- The surface energy budget -- Precipitation, net precipitation and river discharge -- Arctic ocean--sea ice--climate interactions -- Climate regimes of the Arctic -- Modeling the Arctic climate system -- Arctic paleoclimates -- Recent climate variability, trends and the future.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-11600-7
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-81418-9
Language:
English
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