The role of Antarctica in southern hemisphere weather and climate.

Abstract

The role of the Antarctic region in the southern hemisphere weather and climate is being investigated by the combined techniques of general circulation modelling, observations, and data analysis for improved parameterisation. A review is presented of the information available on the climatology of the Antarctic region. It is concluded that over the Antarctic continent the atmospheric processes can be successfully modelled provided adequate vertical and horizontal resolution is used, particularly in the steep coastal regions. -from Author