Albedo Studies in Antarctica.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

In polar region, where vast stretches of snow and ice are available, difference in Albedo values of different surfaces and seawater results in differential heating and leads to local (katabatic winds) and global (upper westerlies) atmospheric circulation. The atmospheric circulation model thus requires Albedo of snow/ice medium and its variation with different physical parameters as an essential component. Estimation of different radiative energy flux e.g. short and long wave, latent and sensible heat energy fluxes also require detailed understanding of Albedo of snow.

Status: Completed

Purpose: (a) To Albedo dependence of snow Albedo on the following parameters (1) Cloud amount &amp cloud type. (2) Snow surface wetness. (3) Solar elevation angle. (4) Age of snow. (b) Determinations of Albedo distribution over various parts of ice shelf, continental ice &amp snow medium . (c) To determine the magnitude of energy exchange in different snow/ice medium.

Presentation Format: Documentdigital

Distribution Format: Cryosphere

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Supplemental Information:

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Cryosphere,

Place/Location(s): Maitri, Antarctic,

Project: Albedo Studies in Antarctica,

Topic Category(s): GeoScientific Information,

Date(s): 2020-09-28 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. Mahender Kumar
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 1999-01-01
End Date   : 2000-12-31