Antarctic Meteorology: The Australian Contribution - past, present and future

In the light of increasing interest in the exploration and exploitation of the resources of high southern latitudes, arguments are presented for the study of Antarctic meteorology in its own right rather than as incidental to that of the ocean bordering Australia. An historical account and an extensive bibliography are given of Australian studies in Antarctic meteorology, both on the continent and in Australia, and the present level of activity is described. An attempt is made to point out the principal problems requiring investigation in both theoretical and practical operational meteorology, and new governmental initiatives to encourage Antarctic research are outlined.