Scientists of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute collect a large volume of hydrometeorological information for various fields of scientific and economic activity in the polar regions.
"The Arctic has become a hotspot for ongoing climate change. In order to track these changes, it is necessary to have a constant scientific presence in high latitudes. Our institute ensures the fulfillment of this task by organizing comprehensive studies and observations of the state of the natural environment on a regular basis in the polar regions of the Earth," said Alexander Makarov, Director of the Institute.
According to him, one of the most important areas of work is hydrometeorological support for navigation on the Northern Sea Route (NSR). Forecast data is transmitted, among other locations, from the North Pole drifting scientific station in the Arctic Ocean.
Russian specialists can conduct research in both the Arctic and Antarctica, korabel.ru reports.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished
