Trend Analysis of Surface Shortwave (Solar) Radiation in Continental Northwest Territories

This research analyzes long-term trends in solar radiation across the Northwest Territories from 1980-2023 and it's effects on lake ecosystems undergoing climate-induced changes.

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Champ Valeur
Creator Academic Journal
Summary This study examines changes in surface solar radiation across the Northwest Territories from 1980–2023 and how these changes relate to cloud cover and lake temperatures. It finds regionally variable trends and shows that shifts in radiation influence lake warming and broader climate processes.
Local Relevance This report is highly relevant to the Northwest Territories (NWT) as it provides detailed, long-term climate trend data and explains how changing radiation and cloud patterns are affecting lake temperatures and northern ecosystems.
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Mots-clés Solar,Trends,Temperature,Hydrology,Atmosphere
Geographic Region NWT
Release Date 2025-08-29
Last Modified Date 2025-08-29
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