The Pacific Arctic Region

Author : Jacqueline M. Grebmeier,Wieslaw Maslowski
Publisher : Springer
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401788632

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The Pacific Arctic Region by Jacqueline M. Grebmeier,Wieslaw Maslowski Pdf

The Pacific Arctic region is experiencing rapid sea ice retreat, seawater warming, ocean acidification and biological response. Physical and biogeochemical modeling indicates the potential for step-function changes to the overall marine ecosystem. This synthesis book was coordinated within the Pacific Arctic Group, a network of international partners working in the Pacific Arctic. Chapter topics range from atmospheric and physical sciences to chemical processing and biological response to changing environmental conditions. Physical and biogeochemical modeling results highlight the need for data collection and interdisciplinary modeling activities to track and forecast the changing ecosystem of the Pacific Arctic with climate change.

Author : Rajmund Przybylak
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401703796

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The Climate of the Arctic by Rajmund Przybylak Pdf

th Towards the end of the 19 century some researchers put forward the hypothesis that the Polar regions may play the key role in the shaping of the global climate. This supposition found its full confirmation in empirical and th model research conducted in the 20 century, particularly in recent decades. The intensification of the global warming after about 1975 brought into focus the physical causes of this phenomenon. The first climatic models created at that time, and the analyses of long observation series consistently showed that the Polar regions are the most sensitive to climatic changes. This aroused the interest of numerous researchers, who thought that the examination of the proc esses taking place in these regions might help to determine the mechanisms responsible for the "working" of the global climatic system. To date, a great number of publications on this issue have been published. However, as a re view of the literature shows, there is not a single monograph which comprises the basic information concerning the current state of the Arctic climate. The last study to discuss the climate of the Arctic in any depth was published in 1970 (Climates a/the Polar Regions, vol. 14, ed. S. Orvig) by the World Survey of Climatology, edited by H. E. Landsberg. This publication, however, does not provide the full climatic picture of many meteorological elements.

Author : Masaki Kanao,Genti Toyokuni,Yoshihiro Kakinami
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789840995

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Arctic Studies by Masaki Kanao,Genti Toyokuni,Yoshihiro Kakinami Pdf

The Arctic region is the keystone to understanding the present status ofcurrently ongoing Earth systems and to predicting future imagesof our planet as viewed from northern high latitudes. The Arctic region,composed of ice-covered Arctic ocean in its center and surroundingfragmentation of the major continents, has been investigatedduring the last half century through all kinds of scientific studies:bioscience, physical sciences, geoscience, oceanography, and environmental studies, together with the technological domain. This book covers topics on the recent developments of all kinds of scientific research in and around the Arctic region, with a view to monitoring the current variations in the extreme environment, affected by remarkable changes in temperature and sea-ice extent, mass loss of ice-sheet and glaciers, and variations in marine and terrestrial ecosystems, including human activities.

Author : James Kraska
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781139499330

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Arctic Security in an Age of Climate Change by James Kraska Pdf

This book examines Arctic defense policy and military security from the perspective of all eight Arctic states. In light of climate change and melting ice in the Arctic Ocean, Canada, Russia, Denmark (Greenland), Norway and the United States, as well as Iceland, Sweden and Finland, are grappling with an emerging Arctic security paradigm. This volume brings together the world's most seasoned Arctic political-military experts from Europe and North America to analyze how Arctic nations are adapting their security postures to accommodate increased shipping, expanding naval presence, and energy and mineral development in the polar region. The book analyzes the ascent of Russia as the first 'Arctic superpower', the growing importance of polar security for NATO and the Nordic states, and the increasing role of Canada and the United States in the region.

Author : Louis Rey,Bernard Stonehouse
Publisher : Springer
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1982-06-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781349059195

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Arctic Ocean by Louis Rey,Bernard Stonehouse Pdf

Proceedings of conference held in March 1980, at the Royal Geographical Society to examine the effect of pollutants from Europe, America and Asia on the Arctic Ocean environment.

Author : Georg Witschel,Ingo Winkelmann,Kathrin Tiroch,Rüdiger Wolfrum
Publisher : BWV Verlag
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783830525912

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New Chances and New Responsibilities in the Arctic Region by Georg Witschel,Ingo Winkelmann,Kathrin Tiroch,Rüdiger Wolfrum Pdf

HauptbeschreibungThe Arctic in the 21st century is exposed to multiple challenges. Global warming will have far-reaching repercussions, and thus will open up new opportunities. The melting of the ice enables the exploitation of resources and the use of new shipping routes, which were not accessible up to now. However, these opportunities require new responsibilities, which have to be taken seriously. These developments in the Arctic partake an increasing position in the international environmental discussion. The present book contains a comprehensive analysis of the current problems with regar.

Author : William Scoresby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1820
Category : Arctic regions
ISBN : BCUL:1092813706

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An Account of the Arctic Regions by William Scoresby Pdf

Nineteenth century classic on whaling, geography and natural history of northern waters. Appendices include meteorological tables; a chronological list of voyages, 861-1819; list of plants found in Spitsbergen; Acts of Parliament regarding whaling; dimensions of whaling ships; etc.

Author : Air University (U.S.). Arctic, Desert, and Tropic Information Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Arctic regions
ISBN : MINN:31951D03698695E

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Glossary of Arctic and Subarctic Terms by Air University (U.S.). Arctic, Desert, and Tropic Information Center Pdf

Author : Terence Armstrong,George Rogers,Graham Rowley
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000867022

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The Circumpolar North by Terence Armstrong,George Rogers,Graham Rowley Pdf

First Published in 1978, The Circumpolar North is designed for anyone with a more than superficial interest in the northern regions of our planet, geographical, economic, social, or political. The primary importance of North today is as a source of raw materials, as a world crossroads, and as a touchstone of the way nations behave towards their minority groups. Strategic considerations have led to the expenditure of vast sums of money; but world population expansion has not yet affected the northlands and their preservation in a natural state is still a feasible objective. The authors are experts in their own areas and have provided regional chapters on each of the land and ocean areas. The book compares the different approaches of the countries involved and deals also, in the context of the northern seas, with another political dimension – the relations between nations and their success in achieving international management of resources. This is an interesting read for scholars of geography, international relations and international economics.

Author : Sir John Barrow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1818
Category : Arctic regions
ISBN : UOM:39015065885843

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A Chronological History of Voyages Into the Arctic Regions by Sir John Barrow Pdf

Author : Oran R. Young,Washington Sea Grant Program
Publisher : Seattle : Washington Sea Grant Program
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Arctic regions
ISBN : UVA:35007000997977

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The Arctic in World Affairs by Oran R. Young,Washington Sea Grant Program Pdf

Considers the Arctic to shed light on generic questions pertaining to international cooperation as well as evaluating the prospects for international cooperation in the Arctic.

Author : Heather A. Conley,Matthew Melino
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781538140147

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America's Arctic Moment by Heather A. Conley,Matthew Melino Pdf

In July 2018, CSIS embarked on a major analytical assessment that centered on the following research question: What will be the strategic consequences for the United States by 2050 if America’s two near-peer military competitors, China and Russia, continue to develop their long-term economic and security interests in the Arctic, but the United States does not? Russia’s growing economic and military ambitions in the Arctic, as well as China’s increased physical presence in the region, underscore that both nations have long-term strategic designs for the Arctic region. Data analysis, satellite imagery, and scenario development all demonstrate the continued growth of Russian and Chinese presence in the Arctic and heighten the sense of stasis in the U.S. military and economic presence. Unless the United States wishes to lose access to portions of the Arctic and have increasingly diminished capabilities to defend and deter attack against the homeland, the United States must return to the Arctic.

Author : Oran R. Young,Paul Arthur Berkman,Alexander N. Vylegzhanin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030256746

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Governing Arctic Seas: Regional Lessons from the Bering Strait and Barents Sea by Oran R. Young,Paul Arthur Berkman,Alexander N. Vylegzhanin Pdf

Governing Arctic Seas introduces the concept of ecopolitical regions, using in-depth analyses of the Bering Strait and Barents Sea Regions to demonstrate how integrating the natural sciences, social sciences and Indigenous knowledge can reveal patterns, trends and processes as the basis for informed decisionmaking. This book draws on international, interdisciplinary and inclusive (holistic) perspectives to analyze governance mechanisms, built infrastructure and their coupling to achieve sustainability in biophysical regions subject to shared authority. Governing Arctic Seas is the first volume in a series of books on Informed Decisionmaking for Sustainability that apply, train and refine science diplomacy to address transboundary issues at scales ranging from local to global. For nations and peoples as well as those dealing with global concerns, this holistic process operates across a ‘continuum of urgencies’ from security time scales (mitigating risks of political, economic and cultural instabilities that are immediate) to sustainability time scales (balancing economic prosperity, environmental protection and societal well-being across generations). Informed decisionmaking is the apex goal, starting with questions that generate data as stages of research, integrating decisionmaking institutions to employ evidence to reveal options (without advocacy) that contribute to informed decisions. The first volumes in the series focus on the Arctic, revealing legal, economic, environmental and societal lessons with accelerating knowledge co-production to achieve progress with sustainability in this globally-relevant region that is undergoing an environmental state change in the sea and on land. Across all volumes, there is triangulation to integrate research, education and leadership as well as science, technology and innovation to elaborate the theory, methods and skills of informed decisionmaking to build common interests for the benefit of all on Earth.

Author : Lawrence P. Hildebrand,Lawson W. Brigham,Tafsir M. Johansson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783319784250

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Sustainable Shipping in a Changing Arctic by Lawrence P. Hildebrand,Lawson W. Brigham,Tafsir M. Johansson Pdf

This volume brings together multiple perspectives on both the changing Arctic environment and the challenges and opportunities it presents for the shipping sector. It argues for the adoption of a forward-looking agenda that respects the fragile and changing Arctic frontier. With the accelerated interest in and potential for new maritime trade routes, commercial transportation and natural resource development, the pressures on the changing Arctic marine environment will only increase. The International Maritime Organization Polar Code is an important step toward Arctic stewardship. This new volume serves as an important guide to this rapidly developing agenda. Addressing a range of aspects, it offers a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, environmentalists and affected authorities in the shipping industry alike.

Author : Andrew J. Hund
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 885 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781610693936

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Antarctica and the Arctic Circle [2 volumes] by Andrew J. Hund Pdf

This one-stop reference is a perfect resource for anyone interested in the North and South Poles, whether their interest relates to history, wildlife, or the geography of these regions in the news today. Global warming, a hot topic among scholars of geography and science, has led to increased interest in studying the earth's polar ice caps, which seem to be melting at an alarming rate. This accessible, two-volume encyclopedia lays a foundation for understanding global warming and other issues related to the North and South Poles. Approximately 350 alphabetically arranged, user-friendly entries treat key terms and topics, important expeditions, major figures, territorial disputes, and much more. Readers will find information on the explorations of Cook, Scott, Amundsen, and Peary; articles on humpback whales, penguins, and polar bears; and explanations of natural phenomena like the Aurora Australis and the polar night. Expedition tourism is covered, as is climate change. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students studying geography, social studies, history, and earth science, the encyclopedia will provide a better understanding of these remote and unfamiliar lands and their place in today's world.