Brief Communication: Trends in sea ice extent north of Svalbard and its impact on cold air outbreaks as observed in spring 2013
An analysis of Special Sensor Microwave/Imager (SSM/I) satellite data reveals that the Whaler's Bay polynya north of Svalbard was considerably larger in the three winters from 2012 to 2014 compared to the previous 20 years. This increased polynya size leads to strong atmospheric convection...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2014-09-01
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| Series: | The Cryosphere |
| Online Access: | http://www.the-cryosphere.net/8/1757/2014/tc-8-1757-2014.pdf |