A new pattern of the moisture transport for precipitation related to the drastic decline in Arctic sea ice extent
In this study we use the term moisture transport for precipitation for a target region as the moisture coming to this region from its major moisture sources resulting in precipitation over the target region (MTP). We have identified changes in the pattern of moisture transport for precipitation over...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:809d0b680ce24a22acf88e30b9632265 2023-05-15T14:46:37+02:00 A new pattern of the moisture transport for precipitation related to the drastic decline in Arctic sea ice extent L. Gimeno-Sotelo R. Nieto M. Vázquez L. Gimeno 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-9-611-2018 https://doaj.org/article/809d0b680ce24a22acf88e30b9632265 EN eng Copernicus Publications https://www.earth-syst-dynam.net/9/611/2018/esd-9-611-2018.pdf https://doaj.org/toc/2190-4979 https://doaj.org/toc/2190-4987 doi:10.5194/esd-9-611-2018 2190-4979 2190-4987 https://doaj.org/article/809d0b680ce24a22acf88e30b9632265 Earth System Dynamics, Vol 9, Pp 611-625 (2018) Science Q Geology QE1-996.5 Dynamic and structural geology QE500-639.5 article 2018 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-9-611-2018 2022-12-31T06:47:27Z In this study we use the term moisture transport for precipitation for a target region as the moisture coming to this region from its major moisture sources resulting in precipitation over the target region (MTP). We have identified changes in the pattern of moisture transport for precipitation over the Arctic region, the Arctic Ocean, and its 13 main subdomains concurrent with the major sea ice decline that occurred in 2003. The pattern consists of a general decrease in moisture transport in summer and enhanced moisture transport in autumn and early winter, with different contributions depending on the moisture source and ocean subregion. The pattern is statistically significant and consistent with changes in the vertically integrated moisture fluxes and frequency of circulation types. The results of this paper also reveal that the assumed and partially documented enhanced poleward moisture transport from lower latitudes as a consequence of increased moisture from climate change seems to be less simple and constant than typically recognised in relation to enhanced Arctic precipitation throughout the year in the present climate. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Arctic Ocean Climate change Sea ice Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Arctic Ocean Earth System Dynamics 9 2 611 625 |
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In this study we use the term moisture transport for precipitation for a target region as the moisture coming to this region from its major moisture sources resulting in precipitation over the target region (MTP). We have identified changes in the pattern of moisture transport for precipitation over the Arctic region, the Arctic Ocean, and its 13 main subdomains concurrent with the major sea ice decline that occurred in 2003. The pattern consists of a general decrease in moisture transport in summer and enhanced moisture transport in autumn and early winter, with different contributions depending on the moisture source and ocean subregion. The pattern is statistically significant and consistent with changes in the vertically integrated moisture fluxes and frequency of circulation types. The results of this paper also reveal that the assumed and partially documented enhanced poleward moisture transport from lower latitudes as a consequence of increased moisture from climate change seems to be less simple and constant than typically recognised in relation to enhanced Arctic precipitation throughout the year in the present climate. |
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A new pattern of the moisture transport for precipitation related to the drastic decline in Arctic sea ice extent |
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A new pattern of the moisture transport for precipitation related to the drastic decline in Arctic sea ice extent |
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