Atmosphere

It is important to monitor the atmospheric climate to reveal the effects of increases in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Atmospheric radiation, temperature, precipitation and the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are key climate indicators. Since there are large natural variations in the Arctic, it is important to monitor the climate indicators over a long period.

Climate Atmosphere

Air temperature and precipitation

Temperature and precipitation are key climatic factors that influence ecosystems and human activity. The monitoring period has seen an increase in both air temperature and precipitation…

Climate Atmosphere

Climate gases in Svalbard

The most important greenhouse gases emitted by human activity are carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), a combined group of gases called halocarbons, and nitrous oxide (N₂O). These…

Climate Atmosphere

UV in Ny-Ålesund

Excessive doses of ultraviolet (UV) radiation can damage the development and growth of plants and microorganisms, and cause, for example, sunburn and skin cancer in humans. Monitoring of…