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Atmospheric Studies help us understand chemical and physical processes occurring above the Polar Regions. Meteorological studies help us understand how these processes interconnect with the rest of the planet, and polar observations are critical for our understanding of global weather patterns and climate. This page gives an overview of the Polar Atmosphere and Weather. NSF image: polar stratospheric clouds Polar Atmosphere The study of the atmosphere above the poles is crucial to our understanding of the climate and weather systems. The transport of pollutants from industrial...
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Wednesday, 01 October 2008 21:50
Above The Poles: Instructions for Virtual Balloon Launch in different languages
Written by Rhian Salmon
Here you can find instructions on how to launch a virtual balloon in several languages:
Afrikaans:
1. Teken in op Tagzania (of skryf verniet in om jou nuwe rekening te aktiveer as jy nog nie het nie).
2. Kies die opsie om 'n nuwe plek/posisie by te voeg, regs bo by “Add a new place” .
3. Soek jou gebied/posisie of klik op “Go directly to the map”, en vind jou area deur in te zoem.
4. Trek die ballon na jou presiese posisie toe.
5. Voeg 'ipy2008abovethepoles' in as 'n sg. 'tag' in die boksie wat verskaf word.
6. Voeg 'n titel by in die Titel Boksie wat verskaf word, en skryf dan j...
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Wednesday, 01 October 2008 21:12
Above The Poles: Launch a Virtual Weather Balloon
Written by Rhian Salmon
Instructions in other languages Launch a virtual weather balloon to show your participation in this International Polar Day: Above The Poles. 1. Weather Observation Observe the weather today, where you live, and record air temperature, rain, wind, visibility and cloudiness. For more ideas, visit this ...
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Material for media related to IPY research above the polar regions, and the Above The Poles Day on December 4th, 2008. image: Lars Poort PRESS RELEASES To be added to the IPY media list, please contact {encode="
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There were two Live Events on December 4th connecting polar researchers to classes and individuals around the world... and also to Antarctica! EUROPE/ASIA EVENT ARCHIVE AMERICAS EVENT ARCHIVE Joining these events is simple: you just need a computer with internet, speakers, and a microphone [optional]; or a telephone. During...
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Activities and experiments you can do in the classroom related to science above the polar regions Image: British Antarctic Survey Polar Atmosphere Activities: Weather Observation Activity: Observe the weather today, where you live, and record air temperature, rain, wind, visibility and cloudiness. - read more about ...
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Please download a flyer below or read the Weather Observation Activity and the Above the Poles Summary online. Other classroom activities can be found by clicking on the link: Educational Activities English Flyers: ...
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Links and resources related to research Above the Polar Regions:
Polar Atmosphere
This excellent booklet about Polar Meteorology, produced by the World Meteorological Organization, WMO, gives a very throrough introduction not only into Polar Weather, but also the role of the polar regions in the global climate system.
Weather Observing:
UK Met office timeline and facts about weather balloons...
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Profiles of people around the world involved in IPY research Above The Polar Regions. Several of these polar experts will be participating in the Above The Poles Live Events, so join in and ask them questions! Dr. Kenneth Jezek - Observing the Poles from Space Kenneth Jezek is a Professor at the Byrd Polar Research Center, School of Earth Sciences of The Ohio State University. He began doing Antarctic research in 1973 when h...
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