Polar regions are very sensitive to climate change – and monitoring these regions provides early indications of potential climate trends
The temperatures in the Arctic continue to rise at three times the global annual average. Not only does the melting of ice and snow contribute to rising sea levels, but it could also contribute to extreme temperatures in other parts of the world. To help combat global warming it is essential that measurements, such as air temperature, are rigorously monitored. Air temperature measurements are mainly performed by resistance thermometers protected by shields with the aim of avoiding the influence of solar radiation and rain on thermometer’s readings.
Source: EURAMET project performs a comparison of thermometer radiation shields in the Arctic
