Aerial 'OktoKopter' to map Antarctic moss

Polar regions are experiencingrapid and severe climaticshifts with major changes intemperature, wind speed andUV-B radiation already observed inAntarctica. As climatic records onlyextend back 50 years, we urgentlyneed new proxies to determine ifcoastal climate has changed overthe past century.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lucieer, A, Robinson, S, Bergstrom, D
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: Australian Antarctic Division 2010
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Online Access:http://ecite.utas.edu.au/93135
Description
Summary:Polar regions are experiencingrapid and severe climaticshifts with major changes intemperature, wind speed andUV-B radiation already observed inAntarctica. As climatic records onlyextend back 50 years, we urgentlyneed new proxies to determine ifcoastal climate has changed overthe past century.