Sea ice analysis and forecasting : towards an increased resilience on automated prediction systems / edited by Tom Carrieres [and three others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Carrieres, Tom, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sea ice--Measurement.

Sea ice.

Sea ice--Forecasting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 219 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2017.

Summary:

This book provides an advanced introduction to the science behind automated prediction systems, focusing on sea ice analysis and forecasting. Starting from basic principles, fundamental concepts in sea ice physics, remote sensing, numerical methods, and statistics are explained at an accessible level. Existing operational automated prediction systems are described and their impacts on information providers and end clients are discussed. The book also provides insight into the likely future development of sea ice services and how they will evolve from mainly manual processes to increasing automation, with a consequent increase in the diversity and information content of new ice products. With contributions from world-leading experts in the fields of sea ice remote sensing, data assimilation, numerical modelling, and verification and operational prediction, this comprehensive reference is ideal for students, sea ice analysts, and researchers, as well as decision-makers and professionals working in the ice service industry.

Contents:

Sea ice physics and modelling

Sea ice observations

Sea ice data assimilation

Automated sea ice prediction systems

System evaluation

Current ice services and their expected evolution.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 24 Oct 2017).

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