WP 1: Field experiments and data handling

The purpose of GFDex is to investigate the influence of Greenland on flows at various spatial scales, e.g., barrier winds, tip jets, meso-cyclones and synoptic-scale cyclones.

The observational campaign February-March 2008 aims at addressing scientific questions listed in the proposal with testing of hypotheses for formation and persistence of arctic fronts, polar lows and mesoscale structures caused by terrain.

Synoptic instrumentation: In order to have better synoptic control and increased data-assimilation possibilities during the field phase, we plan to increase the frequency of vertical soundings.

The operation centre will be located at Andøya Rocket Range (Andenes, Andøya 69°N, 16°E), where scientists will have access to high-speed Internet connections and radiolinks.

The main activity in WP1 is the Norwegian-led field campaign in the Barents Sea during the winter 2008 (February-March).