Barrie R. Bonsal

Research Scientist
Tel: 306-975-5754
Fax: 306-975-5143
Email: Barrie.Bonsal@ec.gc.ca

Information

Education:
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Saskatchewan

Expertise:

• Observed trends and variability in the Canadian Climate
  
• Historical climate data
  
• Canadian Prairie dry spells and droughts
  
• Synoptic climatology
  
• Climate change

Ongoing Studies/Research Activities:

• Atmospheric circulation patterns associated with 2001 & 2002 drought over Canada
• Ability of various general circulation models (GCMs) to simulate current climate
• Past and future trends and variability in hydro-climatic processes
• Development of future temperature and precipitation scenarios