Arctic sea ice variability and trends, 1979–2010

Analyses of 32 yr (1979–2010) of Arctic sea ice extents and areas derived from satellite passive microwave radiometers are presented for the Northern Hemisphere as a whole and for nine Arctic regions. There is an overall negative yearly trend of −51.5 ± 4.1 &times; 10<sup>3</sup> km&...

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Main Authors: C. L. Parkinson, D. J. Cavalieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-08-01
Series:The Cryosphere
Online Access:http://www.the-cryosphere.net/6/881/2012/tc-6-881-2012.pdf