Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Analysis of Vegetation Stress by Solar Radiation UV in Antarctica  (AVSRIA)

Outline
The interdisciplinary Solar UV radiation group studies the increasing UV irradiation at ground due to stratospheric ozone depletion and its effects on the biosphere. Complex temporal and spatial distribution of global, diffuse and direct radiation towards evaluation of potential of solar radiation. Long-term analysis of trends of the ozone layer based on satellite in connection with expected of the ozone recovery. Simulation of changes of UV radiation as an important natural biological factor in polar regions. Comparison and correlation of total ozone detected by ground-base and satellites measurements. Future changes in ozone will remain an important influence and so whether ozone recovers or not will have a big influence on future UV radiation. Beginning of the ozone recovery is expected at the end of this decade and therefore is necessary to analyse long-term measurements. Contemporary and future level of UV radiation in typical regions relates with ozone layer over specific areas. CHMI is dealing with long-term monitoring of total ozone (since 1962) which can be used for identification of the ozone recovery. The results will be used for description of the field of and for identification of the positive impacts of the Montreal Protocol.

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
International co-operation, advance our understanding of polar - global teleconnections on all scales, and of the processes controlling these interactions. To determine the present environmental status of the polar regions by quantifying their spatial and temporal variability.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
: Project components will be primarily funded at a national level, the projects are expected to be established and coordinated internationally (Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Germany)

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
Antarctic Peninsula, James Ross Island Coordinate: cca 64 S, 58 W

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: n/a
Antarctic: 01/2007 – 12/2009            

Significant facilities will be required for this project:
Multi-instrumented platforms + Existing field stations.

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?
The main focus can be on science.

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

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?
Ministry of Environment is responsible for co-ordination of the Czech scientific research in Antarctica

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?
Expansion

Ministry of Environment is responsible for co-ordination of the Czech scientific research in Antarctica

How will the project be organised and managed?
The project will be organised and managed by a Leader Partner with a cooperation with other institution – Project Partner (PP)

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document?

How is it proposed to fund the project?
Through national funding agencies but in some cases will involve international funding agencies (e.g. European Union)

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
No

PROPOSER DETAILS

Dr  Michal Janouch
Hvezdarna 456
Hradec Kralove 8
CZ - 500 08
Czech Republic

Tel: +420-495260352
Mobile: no
Fax: +420-495274127
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