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  1. 1. Importance of large scale extreme precipitation to the surface mass balance of the Greenland Ice sheet

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förbränningsfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Moa Hallberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Ice sheet; Greenland; surface mass balance; atmospheric rivers; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : The ongoing climate change has affected Greenland's ice sheet with heighten near surface temperatures, an extended melt season and change in precipitation. These effects have caused Greenland's ice sheet to melt at an accelerating rate. READ MORE

  3. 2. Variability of Sea Ice Extent Along The East Coast of Greenland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Isabella Grönfeldt; [2013]
    Keywords : Sea ice; East coast of Greenland; Fram Strait; Northern Hemisphere; Remote sensing; Ice charts; Pressure difference; Physics and Astronomy; Science General;

    Abstract : There has been a decrease in sea ice extent and volume in the polar regions during the past decades; this study focuses on the Northern Hemisphere. The variability of the sea ice extent along the east coast of Greenland is examined and the area is divided into three regional zones to be able to study variations in the correlation strength along the coast. READ MORE

  4. 3. A climatological study of Clear Air Turbulence over the North Atlantic

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Leon Lee; [2013]
    Keywords : CAT; clear air turbulence; turbulence indices; climatology; North Atlantic; ERA-Interim; AMDAR; CAT; clear air turbulence; klarluftsturbulens; turbulensindex; klimatologi; nordatlanten; ERA-Interim; AMDAR;

    Abstract : Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) is the turbulence experienced at high altitude on board an aircraft. The main mechanisms for its generation are often said to be Kelvin-Helmholtz instability and mountain waves. CAT is an issue to the aviation industry in the sense that it is hard to predict its magnitude and exact location. READ MORE

  5. 4. The impact of founder events and introductions on genetic variation in the muskox Ovibos moschatus

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Linda Englund; [2008]
    Keywords : Canadian archipelago; genetic variation; Greenland; introductions; management; microsatellites; muskox; Norway; Ovibos moschatus; sequential founder events; Sweden;

    Abstract : The muskox is an ungulate that is well adapted to severe arctic conditions. Native populations are today found in northern Canada, the Canadian archipelago and on the northeastern coast of Greenland. READ MORE