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An Introduction to Satellite-Based Applications and Research for Understanding Climate Change Read chapter Read first chapter

2013 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

9. Monitoring Change in the Arctic

Authors : Jeffrey R. Key, Xuanji Wang, Yinghui Liu

Published in: Satellite-based Applications on Climate Change

Publisher: Springer Netherlands

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Abstract

Modeling studies have shown that the Arctic is one of the most sensitive regions on Earth to global climate change due primarily to the positive feedback between surface temperature, surface albedo, and ice extent. Because in situ measurements in this harsh environment are costly, satellites are a critical source of information for monitoring and evaluating changes in the Arctic climate system. Satellite data can be used to measure polar winds, clouds, sea ice, snow cover, and glaciers. Applications of space-based imager and sounder data have shown that over the last three decades, the Arctic has warmed and become cloudier in spring and summer, but cooled and become less cloudy in winter. Arctic sea ice has declined substantially and at a greater rate than that predicted by most climate models. Snow cover has decreased in many areas, and vegetation growth has increased at high latitudes. Satellite products have also been used to demonstrate the complex feedbacks between clouds and sea ice, providing insight into the possible future state of Arctic climate.

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Metadata
Title
Monitoring Change in the Arctic
Authors
Jeffrey R. Key
Xuanji Wang
Yinghui Liu
Copyright Year
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Book
Satellite-based Applications on Climate Change

Print ISBN: 978-94-007-5871-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-94-007-5872-8

Copyright Year: 2013

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5872-8_9