Effects of Intense Storms on Sea Ice and Ocean Properties in an Ultra-high Resolution Coupled Ocean-Ice General Circulation Model

Xiangdong Zhang, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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In this project, we will conduct high resolution ocean-sea ice modeling experiments to investigate how storms change Arctic sea ice thickness and coverage, in particular considering the increased frequency of intense storm occurrence over the Arctic Ocean.
The research would have significant implications for improving assessment of rapid Arctic environmental changes, and enhancing prediction ability of sea ice conditions, which would benefit risk mitigation of storm-induced extreme sea ice, ocean, and environment events, and policy-decision for Arctic energy exploration and trans-Arctic navigation.