Calibration of an existing biogeochemical model of DMS production in the Antarctic Southern Ocean.
Values provided in temporal coverage are approximate only. This project used computer-based modelling and existing field data to analyse the production and cycling of dimethylsulphide (DMS) and predicted its role in climate regulation in the Antarctic Southern Ocean. From the Final Report: Aims (i)...
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geoscientificInformation oceans BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES EARTH SCIENCE OCEAN CHEMISTRY CLIMATE CHANGE DIMETHYLSULPHIDE DMS MODEL SOUTHERN OCEAN AMD/AU CEOS AMD OCEAN > GEOGRAPHIC REGION > POLAR |
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Values provided in temporal coverage are approximate only. This project used computer-based modelling and existing field data to analyse the production and cycling of dimethylsulphide (DMS) and predicted its role in climate regulation in the Antarctic Southern Ocean. From the Final Report: Aims (i) To calibrate an existing dimethylsulphide (DMS) production model in a section of the Antarctic Southern Ocean. (ii) To use the calibrated model to investigate the effect of GCM-predicted climate change on the production and sea-to-air flux of DMS under current and enhanced greenhouse climatic conditions. (iii) To provide regional assessments of the sign and strength of the DMS-climate feedback in the Southern Ocean. Characteristics of Study Region: Our study region extends from 60-65 degrees S, 123-145 degrees E in the Antarctic Southern Ocean, and was the site of a major biological study in the austral summer of 1996 (Wright and van den Enden, 2000). Field observations show that a short-lived spring-summer bloom event is typical of these waters (El-Sayed, 1988, Skerratt et al. 1995); however there can be high interannual variability in the timing and magnitude of the bloom (Marchant and Murphy, 1994). The phytoplankton community structure has been described by Wright and van den Enden (2000), who report maximum chlorophyll (Chl) concentrations during January-March in the range (1.0-3.4) microgL-1. During this survey, macronutrients did not limit phytoplankton growth. Thermal stratification of the mixed layer was strongly correlated with high algal densities, with strong subsurface Chl maxima (at the pycnocline) observed. The mixed layer depth determined both phytoplankton community composition and maximum algal biomass. Coccolithophorids (noted DMS producers) were favoured by deep mixed layers, with diatoms dominating the more strongly stratified waters. Pycnocline depth varied from 20-50 m in open water. Algal abundance appeared to be controlled by salp and krill grazing. Field data support the existence of seasonal DMS production in the Antarctic region. However, a large range in DMS concentrations has been reported in the open ocean , reflecting both seasonal and spatial variability (Gibson et al., 1990, Berresheim, 1987; Fogelqvist, 1991). Blooms of the coccolithophores, and prymnesiophytes such as Phaeocystis, form a significant fraction (~23%) of the algal biomass (Waters et al 2000). Concentrations of DMS in sea ice are reported to be very high (Turner et al. 1995) and may be responsible for elevated water concentrations during release from melt water (Inomata et al. 1997). Field measurements of dissolved DMS made in the study region have been summarised by Curran et al. (1998). DMS concentrations were variable in the open ocean during spring and summer (range: 0-22 nM), with the higher values recorded in the seasonal ice zone and close to the Antarctic continent. Zonal average monthly mean DMS in the study region have been estimated by Kettle et al. (1999). (See downloadable full report for reference list). A copy of the referenced publication is also available for download by AAD staff. It contains the modelling information. |
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Calibration of an existing biogeochemical model of DMS production in the Antarctic Southern Ocean. |
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Calibration of an existing biogeochemical model of DMS production in the Antarctic Southern Ocean. |
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Calibration of an existing biogeochemical model of DMS production in the Antarctic Southern Ocean. |
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Calibration of an existing biogeochemical model of DMS production in the Antarctic Southern Ocean. |
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Calibration of an existing biogeochemical model of DMS production in the Antarctic Southern Ocean. |
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calibration of an existing biogeochemical model of dms production in the antarctic southern ocean. |
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Australian Ocean Data Network |
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https://researchdata.ands.org.au/calibration-an-existing-southern-ocean/686254 https://data.aad.gov.au/metadata/records/ASAC_1227 http://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/portal/download_file.cfm?file_id=1613 https://secure3.aad.gov.au/proms/public/projects/report_project_public.cfm?project_no=1227 http://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/portal/download_file.cfm?file_id=4267 http://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/metadata/citation.cfm?entry_id=ASAC_1227 |
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Spatial: northlimit=-60.0; southlimit=-65.0; westlimit=123.0; eastLimit=145.0 Temporal: From 2000-09-30 to 2001-03-31 |
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ENVELOPE(-4.217,-4.217,-73.617,-73.617) ENVELOPE(123.0,145.0,-60.0,-65.0) |
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Antarctic Austral Enden Southern Ocean The Antarctic |
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Antarctic Austral Enden Southern Ocean The Antarctic |
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Antarc* Antarctic Sea ice Southern Ocean |
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Antarc* Antarctic Sea ice Southern Ocean |
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ftands:oai:ands.org.au::686254 2023-05-15T13:46:56+02:00 Calibration of an existing biogeochemical model of DMS production in the Antarctic Southern Ocean. AADC (originator) AU/AADC > Australian Antarctic Data Centre, Australia (resourceProvider) Spatial: northlimit=-60.0; southlimit=-65.0; westlimit=123.0; eastLimit=145.0 Temporal: From 2000-09-30 to 2001-03-31 https://researchdata.ands.org.au/calibration-an-existing-southern-ocean/686254 https://data.aad.gov.au/metadata/records/ASAC_1227 http://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/portal/download_file.cfm?file_id=1613 https://secure3.aad.gov.au/proms/public/projects/report_project_public.cfm?project_no=1227 http://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/portal/download_file.cfm?file_id=4267 http://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/metadata/citation.cfm?entry_id=ASAC_1227 unknown Australian Ocean Data Network https://researchdata.ands.org.au/calibration-an-existing-southern-ocean/686254 6cd7098b-e60f-46e0-a727-75012a68b9ee https://data.aad.gov.au/metadata/records/ASAC_1227 http://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/portal/download_file.cfm?file_id=1613 https://secure3.aad.gov.au/proms/public/projects/report_project_public.cfm?project_no=1227 http://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/portal/download_file.cfm?file_id=4267 http://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/metadata/citation.cfm?entry_id=ASAC_1227 https://data.aad.gov.au geoscientificInformation oceans BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES EARTH SCIENCE OCEAN CHEMISTRY CLIMATE CHANGE DIMETHYLSULPHIDE DMS MODEL SOUTHERN OCEAN AMD/AU CEOS AMD OCEAN > GEOGRAPHIC REGION > POLAR dataset ftands 2020-01-05T21:07:14Z Values provided in temporal coverage are approximate only. This project used computer-based modelling and existing field data to analyse the production and cycling of dimethylsulphide (DMS) and predicted its role in climate regulation in the Antarctic Southern Ocean. From the Final Report: Aims (i) To calibrate an existing dimethylsulphide (DMS) production model in a section of the Antarctic Southern Ocean. (ii) To use the calibrated model to investigate the effect of GCM-predicted climate change on the production and sea-to-air flux of DMS under current and enhanced greenhouse climatic conditions. (iii) To provide regional assessments of the sign and strength of the DMS-climate feedback in the Southern Ocean. Characteristics of Study Region: Our study region extends from 60-65 degrees S, 123-145 degrees E in the Antarctic Southern Ocean, and was the site of a major biological study in the austral summer of 1996 (Wright and van den Enden, 2000). Field observations show that a short-lived spring-summer bloom event is typical of these waters (El-Sayed, 1988, Skerratt et al. 1995); however there can be high interannual variability in the timing and magnitude of the bloom (Marchant and Murphy, 1994). The phytoplankton community structure has been described by Wright and van den Enden (2000), who report maximum chlorophyll (Chl) concentrations during January-March in the range (1.0-3.4) microgL-1. During this survey, macronutrients did not limit phytoplankton growth. Thermal stratification of the mixed layer was strongly correlated with high algal densities, with strong subsurface Chl maxima (at the pycnocline) observed. The mixed layer depth determined both phytoplankton community composition and maximum algal biomass. Coccolithophorids (noted DMS producers) were favoured by deep mixed layers, with diatoms dominating the more strongly stratified waters. Pycnocline depth varied from 20-50 m in open water. Algal abundance appeared to be controlled by salp and krill grazing. Field data support the existence of seasonal DMS production in the Antarctic region. However, a large range in DMS concentrations has been reported in the open ocean , reflecting both seasonal and spatial variability (Gibson et al., 1990, Berresheim, 1987; Fogelqvist, 1991). Blooms of the coccolithophores, and prymnesiophytes such as Phaeocystis, form a significant fraction (~23%) of the algal biomass (Waters et al 2000). Concentrations of DMS in sea ice are reported to be very high (Turner et al. 1995) and may be responsible for elevated water concentrations during release from melt water (Inomata et al. 1997). Field measurements of dissolved DMS made in the study region have been summarised by Curran et al. (1998). DMS concentrations were variable in the open ocean during spring and summer (range: 0-22 nM), with the higher values recorded in the seasonal ice zone and close to the Antarctic continent. Zonal average monthly mean DMS in the study region have been estimated by Kettle et al. (1999). (See downloadable full report for reference list). A copy of the referenced publication is also available for download by AAD staff. It contains the modelling information. Dataset Antarc* Antarctic Sea ice Southern Ocean Research Data Australia (Australian National Data Service - ANDS) Antarctic Austral Enden ENVELOPE(-4.217,-4.217,-73.617,-73.617) Southern Ocean The Antarctic ENVELOPE(123.0,145.0,-60.0,-65.0) |