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.