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University of Wisconsin Madison
Space Science and Engineering Center
Madison, Wisconsin
Dates in Antarctica:
Late December to early February
Supporting Stations: McMurdo Station, Palmer Station
Research Locations: On station
Project Description:
The Antarctic Meteorological Research Center (AMRC) collects a variety of Antarctic and southern hemisphere meteorological data and provides it to the Antarctic community in support of research, education, and operations. At McMurdo Station, AMRC researchers meet with sources and users of this data in a continual effort to refine the process. AMRC receives meteorological and climatological data from Palmer and South Pole stations for distribution on its Internet site. Project team members have developed a system to better capture data from Antarctic automatic weather stations (O-283) and acquire key satellite imagery for inclusion in AMRC's Antarctic composite imagery. The goal is to improve the availability and flow of meteorological data for the benefit of researchers everywhere.
Overview:
At Palmer Station, the RPSC research associate will continue to collect data and monitor project computers. Field team members will deploy to McMurdo Station where they will upgrade their data collection and display computers. They will work with RPSC and other agencies to further the acquisition of weather and climatological data from a variety of sources and locations, and they will train the RPSC research associate in the operation and maintenance of AMRC equipment. Data will be forwarded to the AMRC at the University of Wisconsin Madison for processing and dissemination.
Deploying Team Members:
Jonas Asuma
Shelly Knuth
Charles Stearns (PI)
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