Polar Meteorology and Climatology
2007 Invited Speaker : Dr. David Bromwich, Head of Polar Meteorology Group, Byrd Polar Research Center, Professor Atmospheric Sciences, Department of Geography, Ohio State University
2007 Class Presentation: Antarctic Climatology and Meteorology
Web Sites
- COMET Module - Antarctica: Challenging Forecasts for a Challenging Environment -
- AMPS
- Bromwich, D. H., and S.-H. Wang, 2007: A review of the temporal and spatial variability of Arctic and Antarctic atmospheric circulations based upon ERA-40. Dyn. Atmos. and Oceans, accepted -
This page provides the student with various types of resources that will enhance the in-class presentations and discussions on the topic of this lecture.
Reading Materials
- Antarctic Meteorology and Climatology: Studies Based on Automatic Weather Stations
Edited by D. H. Bromwich and C. R. Stearns; Antarctic Research Series, Volume 61, 1994. 207 pages, hardbound; ISBN 0-87590-839-X, AGU Code AR061839X. Provides examples of the application of state-of-the-art technology to fundamental problems in Antarctic meteorology and climatology. In addition to illustrating the importance and usefulness of Antarctic automatic weather station data, the volume also serves as an introduction to a number of basic issues in Antarctic meteorology and climatology. Includes 5 1/4" diskette featuring weather data