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Ultraviolet Radiation and the Optical Properties of Sea Ice and Snow

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UV Radiation and Arctic Ecosystems

Part of the book series: Ecological Studies ((ECOLSTUD,volume 153))

Abstract

The continuing annual appearance of ozone holes in the Arctic and Antarctic results in recurring periods of enhanced incident ultraviolet irradiance at the earth’s surface. Indeed, a recent analysis of incident ultraviolet irradiance measured at Barrow, Alaska, from 1991 to 1995 demonstrates a continuing increase in ultraviolet light levels (Gurney 1998). Much of the area most affected by stratospheric ozone depletion is covered by a seasonal or perennial sea-ice cover, which is a productive ecological habitat. To determine the impact of enhanced incident ultraviolet irradiance on this habitat, an understanding of the interaction of ultraviolet light with snow and sea ice is required.

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Perovich, D.K. (2002). Ultraviolet Radiation and the Optical Properties of Sea Ice and Snow. In: Hessen, D.O. (eds) UV Radiation and Arctic Ecosystems. Ecological Studies, vol 153. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-56075-0_4

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