Rationale: The air temperature influences ice conditions and shows the warming and the cooling in the region. The summer Barents Sea air temperature correlates to the ice conditions in the region. The winter temperature correlates to the sea surface temperature (SST)
Theme: Abiotic
Component: Meterological conditions
Type of indicator: E, state of the ecosystem
Priority of indicator: e, essential
Parameters:
• Air temperature (AARI)
• Meteorological pressure indices (AARI)
• Precipitation (AARI)
Responsible institution:
Four meteorological stations around the Barents Sea. Source: AARI