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The Climate of Alaska
Produced by the Alaska Climate Research Center in 2007 by Martha Shulski and Gerd Wendler.
This 216-page book provides an updated climatology of Alaska, illustrating the diverse range and unique climate features of the 49th state. It contains a narrative discussion along with full-color photos, maps, tables, and charts for various climatological parameters. The concepts are clearly presented and easily understood by nonspecialists. Chapters include: temperature and humidity precipitation clouds and radiation atmospheric pressure and wind living in Alaska (wildfire, air quality, sea ice) climate change climate of select towns across Alaska
Where can I buy a copy?
- University of Alaska Press
- UAF Map Office
- UA Museum of the North
- UAF Bookstore
- local and national booksellers
- online
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Journal Articles
- Carl G. Schmitt, Dragos Vas, Martin Schnaiter, Emma Järvinen , Lea Hartl, Telayna Wong, Victor Cassella, Martin Stuefer (2024). Microphysical characterization of boundary layer ice particles: results from a 3-year measurement campaign in interior Alaska. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology.
- Carl G. Schmitt, Emma Järvinen, Martin Schnaiter, Dragos Vas, Lea Hartl, Telayna Wong, Martin Stuefer (2024). Classification of Ice Particle Shapes Using Machine Learning on Forward Light Scattering Images. Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, AMS, 3 (3).
- L. Hartl, C. Schmitt, T. Wong, D. A. Vas, L. Enterkin, M. Stuefer (2023). Long-Term Trends in Ice Fog Occurrence in the Fairbanks, Alaska, Region Based on Airport Observations. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 62(9), 1263–1278.
- A.J. Heymsfield, A. Bansemer, A. Theis, C. Schmitt (2021). Survival of Snow in the Melting Layer: Relative Humidity Influence. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 78(6), 1823-1845.
- K.J. Sulia, Z.J. Lebo, V.M. Przybylo, C.G. Schmitt (2021). A new method for ice-ice aggregation in the adaptive habit model. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 78(1), 133-154.
- Vas, Dragos A; Peckham, Steven E; Schmitt, Carl G; Stuefer, Martin; Burgener, Ross G; Wong, Telayna E; (2021). Ice fog monitoring near Fairbanks, AK. Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory / Engineer Research and Development Center.
- M. Hirtl, Scherllin-Pirscher, B., Stuefer, M., Arnold, D., Baro, R., Maurer, C., and Mulder, M. D. (2020). Extension of the WRF-Chem volcanic emission preprocessor to integrate complex source terms and evaluation for different emission scenarios of the Grimsvötn 2011 eruption. Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 20, 3099–3115.
- A.J. Heymsfield, C. Schmitt, A. Bansemer, A. Gettelman, P.R. Field, C. Liu (2020). Contributions of the liquid and ice phases to global surface precipitation: Observations and global climate modeling. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 77(8), 2629-2648.
- L. Hartl, M. Stuefer, and T. Saito (2020). The Mountain Weather and Climate of Denali, Alaska—An Overview. J. Appl. Meteor. Climatol., 59, 621–636.
- L. Hartl, M. Stuefer, T. Saito and Yoshitomi Okura, 2020 (2020). History and Data Records of the Automatic Weather Station on Denali Pass (5715 m), 1990–2007. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 59(12), 2113-2127.
- M. Hirtl et al. (2020). A volcanic-hazard demonstration exercise to assess and mitigate the impacts of volcanic ash clouds on civil and military aviation. Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 20, 1719–1739.
- S.D. Egan, Stuefer, M., Webley, P. W., Lopez, T., Cahill, C. F., and Hirtl, M. (2020). Modeling volcanic ash aggregation processes and related impacts on the April/May 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull Volcano with WRF-Chem. Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci. Discuss..
- C. F. Waigl, A. Prakash, M. Stuefer, D. Verbyla, P. Dennison (2019). Fire detection and temperature retrieval using EO-1 Hyperion data over selected Alaskan boreal forest fires. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 81, 72-84.
- Stuefer, Martin, and Gordon, Telayna (2018). Tower Camera (TWR CAM) Instrument Handbook. DOE Office of Science Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program.
- Stuefer, Martin; Gordon, Telayna (2018). Cryogenic Frostpoint Hygrometer (CFH) Instrument Handbook. DOE Office of Science Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program.
- C. F. Waigl, M. Stuefer, A. Prakash, C. Ichoku (2017). Detecting high and low-intensity fires in Alaska using VIIRS I-band data: An improved operational approach for high latitudes. Remote Sensing of Environment, 199, 389-400.
- G. Wendler, T. Gordon, M. Stuefer (2017). On the Precipitation and Precipitation Change in Alaska. Atmosphere, 8 (12), 253.
- H. Eicken, A. Mahoney, J. Jones, T. Heinrichs, D. Broderson, H. Statscewich, T. Weingartner, M. Stuefer, T. Ravens, M. Ivey, A. Merten, J. Zhang (2017). Sustained observations of changing Arctic coastal and marine environments and their potential contribution to Arctic maritime domain awareness: A case study in northern Alaska. Arctic, 71, 1-15.
- G. Wendler, Galloway, K. & Stuefer, M (2016). On the climate and climate change of Sitka, Southeast Alaska. Theor Appl Climatol , 126, 27–34.
- Stuefer, Martin; Bailey, J. (2016). Multi-Angle Snowflake Camera Instrument Handbook. DOE Office of Science Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program.
- C.K. Kim, M. Stuefer, C.G. Schmitt (2014). Numerical modeling of ice fog in Interior Alaska using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 171, 1963-1982.
- S. Egan, M. Stuefer, P. Webley, and C. Cahill (2014). WRF-Chem modeling of sulfur dioxide emissions from the 2008 Kasatochi Volcano. Annals of Geophysics, 57.
- C.G. Schmitt, M. Stuefer, A. Heymsfield, C.K. Kim (2013). The microphysical properties of ice fog measured in urban environments of Interior Alaska.. Journal of Geophysical Research, 118, 11136-11147.
- M. Stuefer, S. R. Freitas, G. Grell, P. Webley, S. Peckham, S.A. McKeen and S. D. Egan (2013). Inclusion of ash and SO2 emissions from volcanic eruptions in WRF-Chem: development and some applications. Geosci. Model Dev., 6, 457-468.
- P. Webley, T.S. Steensen, M. Stuefer, G. Grell, S. Freitas, and M. Pavolonis (2012). WRF/CHEM volcanic ash dispersion and tracking model analysis of the Eyjafjallajokull 2010 eruption. Journal of Geophysical Research, 117, 1-21.
- T. Steensen, M. Stuefer, P. Webley, G. Grell, S. Freitas (2012). Qualitative comparison of Mount Redoubt 2009 volcanic clouds using the PUFF and WRF-Chem dispersion models and satellite remote sensing data. J. Volcanol. Geotherm. Res., 259, 235-247.
- Grell, S. Freitas, M. Stuefer, J. Fast (2011). Inclusion of Biomass Burning in WRF-Chem: Impact of Wildfires on Weather Forecasts. Journal of Atmos. Chem. Phys., 11, 5289–5303.
- G. Wendler, J. Conner, B. Moore, M. Shulski, M. Stuefer (2010). Climatology of Alaskan wildfires with special emphasis on the extreme year of 2004. Journal of Theor. Appl. Climatol., 104, 459-472.
- Maxwell D., M. Truffer, S. Avdonin, M. Stuefer (2008). An iterative scheme for determining glacier velocities and stresses. Journal of Glaciology, 54 (188), 888-898.
- N. Molders, D. Morton, G. Newby, E. Stevens, and M. Stuefer (2008). Nowcasting and Forecasting Alaskan Weather. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 89(4), 515-519.
- M. Stuefer, H. Rott and P. Skvarca (2007). Glaciar Perito Moreno, Patagonia: Climate sensitivities and glacier characteristics preceding the 2003/2004 and 2005/2006 damming events. Journal of Glaciology, 53 (180), 3-16.
- Stuefer, Martin; Kolodner, Marc (2006). Documentation for UPOS Product Atmospheric Contrail Layer Calculator.
- Stuefer, M. and G. Wendler (2005). MM5 Contrail Forecasting in Alaska. Monthly Weather Review, 133(12), 3517–3526.
- G. Wendler, B. Moore, B. Hartmann and M. Stuefer (2004). The effects of multiple reflection and albedo on the net radiation in the pack ice zones of Antarctica. Journal of Geophysical Research, 109.