
HOME	HISTORY	DATA	IMAGES	POSTER	IPY REPORTS	ABOUT

The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov.

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

The Arctic Environment in Historical Perspective

The records of the first International Polar Year (IPY) offer a unique opportunity to study the Arctic as it existed prior to the present era of environmental change.

Meteorological data from IPY stations have been collected and are presented here for the first time in digital format. An extensive documentary image collection may also be viewed.

Access Data | View Images

Learn more about International Polar Years

Weather station and meteorological data recorded at Cap Thordsen, Spitzbergen, during the first IPY.

This project supported by the NOAA Arctic Research Office
Contact: James E. Overland
NOAA | Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory | Arctic Zone | IPY-1
Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies
NOAA - University of Washington

PRIVACY | DISCLAIMER | WEBMASTER