Atmosphere, Ocean and Ice Interactions in West Antarctica
LOCATION
Faculty of Science, Finance Office
University of East Anglia
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
UK
SPEAKER | Richard Jones, Weatherquest and University of East Anglia
ABSTRACT | Complex atmosphere-ocean-ice interactions within the Amundsen Sea Embayment means that glaciers in the region are amongst the most rapidly retreating in Antarctica. Together they contribute ~10% to current annual global sea level rise. In 2014 I launched a unique set of 38 radiosondes during a rare visit to the region. The data from the radiosondes are combined with near-surface observations from automatic weather stations and research vessels to validate atmospheric models in the region. We also use data form ice cores collected on Pine Island Glacier to examine trends in precipitation in recent decades, an important component of the glaciers mass balance.
SPEAKER | Richard Jones, Weatherquest and University of East Anglia
ABSTRACT | Complex atmosphere-ocean-ice interactions within the Amundsen Sea Embayment means that glaciers in the region are amongst the most rapidly retreating in Antarctica. Together they contribute ~10% to current annual global sea level rise. In 2014 I launched a unique set of 38 radiosondes during a rare visit to the region. The data from the radiosondes are combined with near-surface observations from automatic weather stations and research vessels to validate atmospheric models in the region. We also use data form ice cores collected on Pine Island Glacier to examine trends in precipitation in recent decades, an important component of the glaciers mass balance.