Global Systems & Governance - British Antarctic Survey Flashcards
How does the British Antarctic Survey use geosciences to research Antarctica?
Investigating the climate history and the geological structure and evolution of the rocks and mountains of Antarctica’s continental interior provides clues to past, present and future environmental change.
How does the British Antarctic Survey use atmospheric physics & chemistry to research Antarctica?
Investigating changes in atmospheric circulation, ozone depletion and temperatures and how much these changes are due to human activity and natural factors.
How does the British Antarctic Survey use climate & climate change to research Antarctica?
Understanding the role of the polar regions in climate change is a huge scientific challenge and an urgent priority for society. Multi-disciplinary climate research programmes investigate a wide range of science questions providing accurate information for politicians.
How does the British Antarctic Survey use earth observation to research Antarctica?
Satellite technologies help scientists tackle some of the biggest environmental questions facing society. Innovative use of atmospheric climate, ice and oceanographic data provides decision-makers in government and business vital evidence to help them meet major environmental challenges.
How does the British Antarctic Survey use ecology & biodiversity to research Antarctica?
Antarctica is a natural laboratory for studying the small number of plant and animal species, with scientists using state-of-the-art genetic methods to study DNA.
How does the British Antarctic Survey use marine ecosystems to research Antarctica?
Exploring biodiversity and resilience to environmental change is critical for making policy decisions will lead to sustainable management of marine resources. Combines research and fieldwork.
How does the British Antarctic Survey use ice & ice movement to research Antarctica?
Ice cores have revealed more about climate change than any other scientific technique. Satellites have detected change to the amount of sea ice that covers the polar ocean, reduction of 10% ice cover in 10 years.
How does the British Antarctic Survey use terrestrial & freshwater environments to research Antarctica?
Antarctic organisms live in the coldest and driest conditions in the world. Low temperatures and lack of moisture limits the release of nutrients through rock weathering and soil development.
How does the British Antarctic Survey use oceanography to research Antarctica?
Polar oceans influence the entire Earth system in all areas, including the seas around the UK. Global oceans have an enormous capacity to store and redistribute freshwater.
How does the British Antarctic Survey use geosciences to research Antarctica?
Changes to the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets affects sea level all over the world.
How does the British Antarctic Survey use space weather to research Antarctica?
Geomagnetic storms are rapidly becoming one of the biggest potential threats to modern society. They can cause serious damage to power grids, communication satellites and other vital infrastructure.
