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DAMOCLES (Developing Arctic Modeling and Observing Capabilities for Long-term Environmental Studies) is an integrated ice-atmosphere-ocean monitoring and forecasting system designed for observing, understanding and quantifying climate changes in the Arctic. DAMOCLES is specifically concerned with the potential for a significantly reduced sea ice cover, and the impacts this might have on the environment and on human activities, both regionally and globally.

The Arctic is warming faster than thought

Climate change affects the sensitive system of the Arctic much more severe than thought. In a declaration from the Damocles symposium in Brussels the scientists conclude that "unless emissions are curbed significantly, we are not expecting a stabilisation of the Arctic's climate system". (Nov 14, 2009)

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Declaration from the DAMOCLES symposium in Brussels 2009

The scientists attending the symposium have worked out a declaration summarizing the key findings from the project, as well as future projections and scenarios. (Nov 12, 2009)

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Abstract deadline extended for the 2010 State of the Arctic Conference

The State of the Arctic Conference will be held 16-19 March 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Miami in Miami, Florida. The main goal of the conference is to review our understanding of the arctic system in a time of rapid environmental change. (Sep 25, 2009)

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Arctic sea ice extent third lowest on record

The 2009 Arctic sea ice extent is the third lowest on record. The downward spiral is reinforced by thick multi-year sea ice being replaced by younger and thinner ice. (Sep 24, 2009)

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Tomography buoys successfully recovered after one year in the Fram Strait

The DAMOCLES acoustic tomography moorings were successfully recovered on August 5. The objective of this first acoustic tomography experiment in the Fram Strait is to develop new ocean observing systems for the Arctic Ocean. (Aug 10, 2009)

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International Polar Year 2007 - 2008

DAMOCLES is a european contribution to the International Polar Year 2007 - 2008.

FP6

DAMOCLES is financed by the European Union in the 6th Framework Programme.

Jan 18, 2010

Developing Arctic Modeling and Observing Capabilities for Long-term Environmental Studies