Thin-ice dynamics and ice production in the Storfjorden polynya for winter seasons 2002/2003–2013/2014 using MODIS thermal infrared imagery
The Cryosphere. Bd. 9. H. 3. Copernicus GmbH 2015 S. 1063 - 1073
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Sprache: Englisch
Doi/URN: 10.5194/tc-9-1063-2015
Inhaltszusammenfassung
The Storfjorden polynya (Svalbard) forms regularly under the influence of strong north-easterly winds. In this study, spatial and temporal characteristics for the period 2002/03-2013/14 were inferred from daily calculated thin-ice thickness distributions, based on MODIS ice surface temperatures and ERA-interim reanalysis. With an estimated average ice production of 28.3km³/winter, this polynya system is of particular interest regarding its potential contribution to deep water formation.
Klassifikation
DFG Fachgebiet:
Atmosphären-, Meeres- und Klimaforschung
DDC Sachgruppe:
Naturwissenschaften
