Comprehensive Meteorological Study of Antarctica - AWARE Project Overview

Explore the groundbreaking ARM West Antarctic Radiation Experiment (AWARE) in this 25-minute press conference from the AGU Fall Meeting 2015. Learn about the first substantial atmospheric science field work in West Antarctica since 1957, aimed at collecting crucial data on meteorology and cloud properties in one of Earth's most rapidly warming regions. Discover the multi-institutional team's efforts to deploy advanced radar and lidar equipment, along with other surface-based instruments, to gather information on clouds, aerosols, and meteorology. Gain insights into the project's overall science goals, the immense challenges of conducting research in such a remote and harsh environment, and the initial data being collected. Hear from climate scientists and atmospheric experts as they discuss the significance of this comprehensive study for understanding climate change trends and their societal impacts.