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US and Russian scientists complete historic Weddell Sea investigation

Journal Article · · Antarctic Journal of the United States; (United States)
OSTI ID:6944213
A large unexplored area of the ice covered Weddell Sea was studied by US and Russian scientists during a 4 month period starting February 1992. A large cyclonic circulation cell within the western Weddell Sea is a key component of the global climate system. Included in the study were observations on formation and movement of sea ice, ocean currents beneath the ice, the atmosphere above the ice, and marine plants and animals. This short overview discusses significant findings and describes the expedition and the ice station conditions.
OSTI ID:
6944213
Journal Information:
Antarctic Journal of the United States; (United States), Journal Name: Antarctic Journal of the United States; (United States) Vol. 27:4; ISSN AJUSAF; ISSN 0003-5335
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540310 -- Environment
Aquatic-- Basic Studies-- (1990-)
540350* -- Environment
Aquatic-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (1990-)
ANTARCTIC REGIONS
ATLANTIC OCEAN
ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION
CLIMATES
GLOBAL ASPECTS
ICE
OCEANIC CIRCULATION
POLAR REGIONS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SEAS
SURFACE WATERS
WEDDELL SEA