The Atmospheric Boundary Layer and Surface Conditions during Katabatic Wind Events over the Terra Nova Bay Polynya

Off the coast of Victoria Land, Antarctica an area of open water—the Terra Nova Bay Polynya (TNBP)—persists throughout the austral winter. The development of this coastal polynya is driven by extreme katabatic winds blowing down the slopes of Transantarctic Mountains. The surface-atmosphere coupling...

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Main Authors: Marta Wenta, John J. Cassano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Remote Sensing
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/12/24/4160