1. The Beaufort Gyre Observing System
Andrey Proshutinsky and Richard Krishfield
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
GOAL: To understand the structure of the BG system, its regulating mechanisms, and impact on Arctic climate.
– supported by NSF – supported by WHOI – supported by NSF

2. Each component of the system stores and exchanges mass and energy differently during different climate regimes. Quantifying and describing the state and variability of these components and their coupling is essential to understand the state and fate of present day Arctic climate.

3. Year

5. Winter 2008