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1. 1. Impact of different atmospheric forcings on surface mass balance estimates in Greenland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Stina Olandersson; [2018]
   Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; surface mass balance; Greenland; climate models; numerical weather prediction models; surface energy balance; Arctic; climate change; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The Greenland Ice sheet (GIS) is the second largest ice sheet on Earth and thus stores a large amount of Earths freshwater. Because of climate change and the Arctic amplification, GIS is experiencing changes and increased melt rates. The total mass budget determines the amount of sea level rise caused by input from freshwater from the GIS. READ MORE

3. 2. Differences and Similarities between Extratropical Cyclones during Summer and Winter

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

   Author : Stina Olandersson; [2016]
   Keywords : Extratropical cyclones; cyclogenesis; jet; quasi-geostrophic theory; North Atlantic Ocean; GFS; Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : Extratropical cyclones (ETC) are synoptic scale low pressure systems, which have a large impact on the weather in the mid latitudes. These low pressure systems usually develop during several days and are connected to fronts. Thus, they can bring cloudiness, rain and even severe weather including strong winds. READ MORE