The most notable issue of these maps is the lack of sincere frigid air over Antarctica. This is the 199th day of the year 2009. Antarctica is mostly shroded in darkness.
I think Mawson, an Australian Research Station, reports about 3 hours of light this time of year. I have a 'daylight graph,' to present an 'idea' of the degree 'solar radiation' is exposing the ice continent to warmth.
The 'sunlight graph' above is from the year 2002. It is safe to say the sun ("Sol") hasn't changed its patterns much since then.
There are so many issues I can write about here. The most outstanding is the lack of the reporting station Vostok. It has not been 'online' for some time now. It was the highest of the reporting stations on an ice continent with increased 'ice quake' activity over recent years. It had drilled through 3 miles (above sea level) of ice to Lake Vostok and now we don't hear a word about that research station. It is a worry, as the next highest research station is Clean Air at 9285 feet above sea level, which is at least 2000 feet lower than Vostok. We miss the Russians and their research station and are worried to their outcome.
That concern for scientists very dedicated to their science should really sum up a reality that exists on that continent.
There is an area of frigid air at Clean Air, but, the peninsula is stil very, very warm considering the time of year.
July 18, 2009
0600 PM utc
Antarctica Surface Wind Map (click here for 24 hour loop with gaps)
July 18, 2009
1928 gmt
Antarctica/South Pole Infrared Satellite Image
July 18, 2009
0600 PM utc
Antarctica Surface Wind Map (click here for 24 hour loop with gaps)
July 18, 2009
1928 gmt
Antarctica/South Pole Infrared Satellite Image
The map is especially illustrates the lack of profound frigid air over Antarctica compared to other similar maps on this blog at the same time of year or approximate time of year. It is time to get real. We have a friend in The Oval Office for once. A sincere friend that believes in the science and the emergency.
July 18, 2009
1800 gmt
Jet Stream/Vortex Map (48 hour loop)
One can note from this map there is significant turbulence/wind in the upper troposphere with velocities of 110 mph or 50 miles per second with occassional velocities at 140 mph.
August 18, 2009
0600 PM
Temperature Map (click title to entry for 24 hour loop - thank you)
July 18, 2009
1800 gmt
Jet Stream/Vortex Map (48 hour loop)
One can note from this map there is significant turbulence/wind in the upper troposphere with velocities of 110 mph or 50 miles per second with occassional velocities at 140 mph.
August 18, 2009
0600 PM
Temperature Map (click title to entry for 24 hour loop - thank you)
The Coldest Reporting Station
Antarctica, Clean Air
Local Time: 10:19 PM GMT (GMT +00)
Lat/Lon: 89.9° S 0.0° W
Elevation :: 9285 ft
Temperature :: - 89 Fahrenheit
Conditions :: Blowing Ice Crystals and Snow
Wind :: 14 mph from the east
Pressure :: 28.08 in (Falling)
Visibility :: 1.0 mile
UV :: 0 of 16 ( there is no sunlight, okay?)
Clouds :: Few - 6000 feet
(Above Ground Level)
Warmest Reporting Station
Base Marambio
Lat/Lon: 64.2° S 56.7° W
Local Time: 10:31 PM GMT (GMT +00)
Elevation :: 650 ft
Temperature :: 40 Fahrenheit
Conditions :: Clear
Humidity :: 43%
Dew Point :: 25 Fahrenheit
Wind :: 22 mph from the Southwest
Pressure :: 29.46 inches (Rising)
Visibility :: 6.0 miles
Clouds :: Scattered Clouds at 19,6985 feet
(Above Ground Level)
