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The influence of the hydrologic cycle on the extent of sea ice with climatic implicationsThe role was analyzed of the hydrologic cycle on the distribution of sea ice, and its influence on forcings and fluxes between the marine environment and the atmosphere. River discharge plays a significant role in degrading the sea ice before any melting occurs elsewhere along the coast. The influence is considered of river discharge on the albedo, thermal balance, and distribution of sea ice. Quantitative atmospheric-hydrologic models are being developed to describe these processes in the coastal zone. Input for the models will come from satellite images, hydrologic data, and field observations. The resulting analysis provides a basis for the study of the significance of the hydrologic cycle throughout the Arctic Basin and its influence on the regional climate as a result of possible climatic scenarios. The area offshore from the Mackenzie River delta was selected as the study area.
Document ID
19910021293
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Dean, Ken (Alaska Univ. Fairbanks, AK, United States)
Gosink, Joan (Alaska Univ. Fairbanks, AK, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
August 15, 1991
Subject Category
Environment Pollution
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-188716
NAS 1.26:188716
Accession Number
91N30607
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGW-1835
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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