Antarctic Sea Ice Variability in the Southern Ocean-Climate System - Proceedings of a Workshop (Paperback)

The sea ice surrounding Antarctica has increased in extent and concentration from the late 1970s, when satellite-based measurements began, until 2015. Although this increasing trend is modest, it is surprising given the overall warming of the global climate and the region. Indeed, climate models, which incorporate our best understanding of the processes affecting the region, generally simulate a decrease in sea ice. Moreover, sea ice in the Arctic has exhibited pronounced declines over the same period, consistent with global climate model simulations. For these reasons, the behavior of Antarctic sea ice has presented a conundrum for global climate change science. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop in January 2016, to bring together scientists with different sets of expertise and perspectives to further explore potential mechanisms driving the evolution of recent Antarctic sea ice variability and to discuss ways to advance understanding of Antarctic sea ice and its relationship to the broader ocean-climate system. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of Contents Front Matter Antarctic Sea Ice Variability in the Southern Ocean-Climate System: Proceedings of a Workshop References Appendix A: Statement of Task Appendix B: Definitions of Key Terms Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix D: Workshop Agenda and Participants Appendix E: Invited Speaker Abstracts Appendix F: Biographical Sketches of Planning Committee Members

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine • Division on Earth and Life Studies • Ocean Studies Board • Polar Research Board
Editors:	Katie Thomas • Alison Macalady
Dimensions:	279 x 216mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	82
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-45600-5
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas)
LSN:	0-309-45600-2
Barcode:	9780309456005

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