Medium-range predictability of early summer sea ice thickness distribution in the East Siberian Sea based on the TOPAZ4 ice–ocean data assimilation system

Accelerated retreat of Arctic Ocean summertime sea ice has focused attention on the potential use of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), for which sea ice thickness (SIT) information is crucial for safe maritime navigation. This study evaluated the medium-range (lead time below 10 days) forecast of SI...

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Main Authors: T. Nakanowatari, J. Inoue, K. Sato, L. Bertino, J. Xie, M. Matsueda, A. Yamagami, T. Sugimura, H. Yabuki, N. Otsuka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-06-01
Series:The Cryosphere
Online Access:https://www.the-cryosphere.net/12/2005/2018/tc-12-2005-2018.pdf