Light and Life in the Western Arctic Ocean: A Contribution to the Shelf-Basin-Interaction (SBI) Program

该研究项目将开发和测试一个辐射传输模型，该模型将允许检查紫外线（UV）光增加对北冰洋生态系统的影响。紫外线的增加可能是臭氧层持续变薄造成的，并对生态系统造成有害影响。长期影响可能是降低浅大陆架生物生产力，影响碳从大陆架向盆地的转移。该项目的结果将为2002年陆架盆地相互作用项目的大型第2阶段实地方案的规划提供投入。

ABSTRACTOPP-9873700STAMNES, KNUTUNIVERSITY OF ALASKAThis research project will develop and test a radiative transfer model that will allow examination of the effects of increased ultraviolet (UV) light on the ecosystem of the Arctic Ocean. The increased UV could result from continued thinning of the ozone layer and result in harmful effects on the ecosystem. The long-term effect could be to reduce the biologic productivity on the shallow continental shelf and affect the transfer of carbon from shelf to basin. The results of this project will provide input for planning a large Phase 2 field program of the Shelf Basin Interactions project in 2002.