The Arctic Basin: Results from the Russian Drifting Stations (Springer Praxis Books Geophysical Sciences)

The authors describe in The Russian North Pole Drifting Stations for the first time the history of establishing drifting stations in the Arctic Basin since 1937. They set out the main aims and goals of the observations made and outline the methods of organizing the drifting stations, gear and equipment for life support and scientific observations at the North Pole drifting stations and during the airborne high-latitudinal expeditions. The main scientific results and the analysis of data obtained during metereological, oceanographic, ice and geophysical observations are presented and the book contains illustrations, maps and tables that can be used by a wide range of specialists investigating the nature of the Arctic region. An analysis of the contribution of the data collected at the drifting stations, the process of envionmental research in the Arctic Basin and the plans for future use of drifting stations is provided, with special emphasis on the forthcoming International Polar Year 2007-2008 The Arctic Basin: Results From The Russian Drifting Stations Provides A Unique Insight Into The Work And Achievements Of The Drifting Stations Established In The Arctic Basin In 1937. The Main Aims And Goals Of The Stations Are Set Out, As Are The Methods Of Organizing The Drifting Stations, Gear And Equipment For Life Support And Scientific Observations. The Main Results Of Scientific Analysis Of Data Obtained During Meteorological, Oceanographic, Ice And Geophysical Observations Are Presented, And Numerous Illustrations And Tables Help Shed Further Light On The Arctic Region. The Book Provides A Concise Summary Of The Major Results Of The Arctic Ocean Studies Based On Data Obtained From The North Pole Drifting Stations And From High Latitudinal Airborne Expeditions Previously Published Only In Russian; Contains Extensive Illustrative Cartographic And Tabular Materials That Can Be Used By A Wide Range Of Scientists Investigating The Nature Of The Arctic Region; And Details The Organization Of Work And Everyday Life Of Personnel On The Drifting Stations.--book Jacket. 1. Brief History Of Arctic Exploration -- 2. Meteorological Investigations -- 3. Sea Ice Cover -- 4. Oceanography -- 5. Geophysical Observations -- 6. Conclusion -- References -- Index. Ivan E. Frolov ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [247]-269) And Index. A group of authors from the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute in St Petersburg, Russia, have all achieved individual doctoral theses on various aspects of Arctic and Antarctic research. This book is written by experienced group of researchers and authors.