Parameterization for subgrid-scale motion of ice-shelf calving fronts

A parameterization for the motion of ice-shelf fronts on a Cartesian grid in finite-difference land-ice models is presented. The scheme prevents artificial thinning of the ice shelf at its edge, which occurs due to the finite resolution of the model. The intuitive numerical implementation dimini...

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Main Authors: T. Albrecht, M. Martin, M. Haseloff, R. Winkelmann, A. Levermann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-01-01
Series:The Cryosphere
Online Access:http://www.the-cryosphere.net/5/35/2011/tc-5-35-2011.pdf