Interactions between small scale cyclones and sea ice and their role in the Southern Ocean climate system

南大洋气旋带对澳大利亚的天气和气候有很强的影响。该项目将有助于提高对该地区强小规模气旋的认识。重要的是，这项研究将突出这些大气环流与底层海冰之间耦合的关键敏感性。此外，编制最新的南大洋气旋气候学将为评价未来南极地区气旋分布和发生频率的变化提供基础。最后，通过与德国和美国科学家领导这一独特的国际合作，澳大利亚科学家在南极大气研究方面的形象将得到极大提高。

The Southern Ocean cyclone belt has a strong influence on Australian weather and climate. This project will allow improvements in the understanding of intense small scale cyclones in the region. Importantly, the research will highlight key sensitivities in the coupling between these atmospheric circulations and the underlying sea ice. Further, the compilation of an updated Southern Ocean cyclone climatology will provide a basis for evaluating future changes in cyclone distribution and frequency of occurrence in the Antarctic region. Finally, by leading this unique international collaboration with German and US scientists, the profile of Australian scientists in Antarctic atmospheric research will be strongly enhanced.