Expressions of Intent for IPY 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Investigation of radiation and thermal climate, small gaseous admixtures, aerosol component and boundary layer structure of the Arctic atmosphere  (Polar Atmosphere)

Outline
During the project we plan to fulfil complex field and theoretical investigations of polar atmosphere in its interaction with different kinds of surface and to estimate the state of the polar environment due to anthropogenic pressing. To achieve these goals we will execute the next subprojects:1.Investigation of temporal-spatial variability of gaseous admixtures and aerosol component in the atmospheric surface layer and the whole atmosphere.2. Investigation of seasonal and interannual variability of carbon dioxide in the Arctic ocean and atmosphere and its modelling in relation to physical and biochemistry processes in the shelf seas and central part of the Arctic Ocean, as well as adjacent tundra.3.Study of stratified atmospheric boundary layer above drifting ice and tundra with goal to develop adequate parameterizations of turbulent fluxes of impulse, heat and admixtures.4.Fulfilment of all-around observations and creation of maximal full historical databases of meteorological, aerological, and radiation measurements, executed on the drifting stations and polar station Tiksi.

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
By assembling, under the stimulus of the IPY, the most comprehensive information about recent state of polar atmosphere and estimations of the role of atmospheric transport in contamination of the Arctic will be obtained. Namely: values of parameters, characterizing attenuation of solar radiation due to aerosols of natural and anthropogenic origin, estimations of seasonal variability of aerosols concentration with account of seasonality of its anthropogenic components; estimations of interannual variability of heat, aerosol and gaseous pollution of polar atmosphere; data about variability of optical-aerosol and radiation parameters in the Arctic with accounting of anthropogenic factors; estimations the values and characteristics of interannual variability of the main thermodynamic characteristics of polar atmosphere; adequate parameterization of stable stratified boundary layer.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
In framework of planned Rosgidromet (Russia) and NOAA (USA) joint projects “Joint U.S. – Russian Atmospheric Climate Observatory” and “Analysis of Arctic Warm Events Based on Recovery of Russian Radiosonde Data from the 1930s – 1940s”

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
Reconstructed U.S. – Russian Atmospheric Climate Observatory in Tiksi, drifting station “North Pole”

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: 2007 – 2008            
Antarctic: n/a

Significant facilities will be required for this project:
Delivery of equipment and accommodation on the drifting station. Reconstruction and modern equipment of polar station Tiksi.Should be shareable with other projects

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?
Continued long-term maintenance of a critical subset of instruments & measurements needed to understand/ predict the anthropogenic and natural contamination of polar atmosphere in the Observatory Tiksi.

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?
Consortium
Another national polar operator
National agency
Own support
Other sources of support

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?
the project is supported by Rosgidromet (Russia).

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Is the project a short-term expansion (over the IPY 2007-2008 timeframe) of an existing plan, programme or initiative or is it a new autonomous proposal?

The project is a component of planned activity directed to recreation of observing system in the Arctic.

How will the project be organised and managed?
The investigations under project will be carried out in framework of joint scientific program of Rosgidromet (Russia) and NOAA (USA) by scientists of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, few organizations of NOAA and International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks.

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?
Graduate and postgraduate students from AARI (FAL and OSL) and Sankt-Petersburg State University will take part in observations and analysis of data.

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document)?
Obtained experimental and historical data after data proceeding will be transferred to World Data Centres and other specialised (eg AMAP) centres.

How is it proposed to fund the project?
The project will be funded by Russia and USA in frameworks of the national programs with possible attraction of funds of other countries

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

Director of AARI Ivan Frolov
Bering St. 38, Saint-Petersburg


199397
Russia

Tel: 8-812 3521520
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