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Physical environment and processes related to infrastructure in the Arctic

Physical environment and processes related to infrastructure in the Arctic

Published: October 7, 2009, 7:22 pm
Updated: October 7, 2009, 7:22 pm
Lead Author: International Arctic Science Committee
Topics: Complex Systems Environmental Engineering
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This article has been reviewed by the following Topic Editor: Peter Saundry

This is Section 6.2 of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment.
Lead Author: Arne Instanes; Contributing Authors:  Oleg Anisimov, Lawson Brigham, Douglas Goering, Lev N. Khrustalev, Branko Ladanyi, Jan Otto Larsen; Consulting Authors: Orson Smith, Amy Stevermer, Betsy Weatherhead, Gunter Weller 

Chapter 6 has a detailed presentation of the physical environment and processes in the Arctic related to permafrost (section 6.6), snow cover (section 6.4), precipitation (section 6.2), and sea-ice cover and extent (section 6.3), and can be used as a reference for the discussions presented in this chapter.

 

Chapter 16: Infrastructure: Buildings, Support Systems, and Industrial Facilities
16.1 Introduction
16.2. Physical environment and processes related to infrastructure
    16.2.1. Observed changes in air temperature
    16.2.2. Permafrost
    16.2.3. Natural hazards
    16.2.4. Coastal environment
    16.2.5. Arctic Ocean
16.3. Infrastructure in the Arctic
16.4. Engineering design for a changing climate
16.5. Gaps in knowledge and research needs

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International Arctic Science Committee (Lead Author);Peter Saundry (Topic Editor) "Physical environment and processes related to infrastructure in the Arctic". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth October 7, 2009; Last revised Date October 7, 2009; Retrieved February 10, 2012 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Physical_environment_and_processes_related_to_infrastructure_in_the_Arctic>

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International Arctic Science Committee International Arctic Science Committee was established in 1990, began operations in 1991 and today comprises 18 member countries. The IASC member organizations are national science organizations covering all fields of Arctic research. Each national member organization has a mechanism to provide ongoing contact between its IASC council member and its Arctic science community. IASC draws on this structure to identify scientific priorities, members of working groups, etc. An international science ... (Full Bio)

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