Task 4.1 Model sensitivity and studies combining models with observation
Results from the 2009 Sea Ice Outlook
DAMOCLES submitted four contributions to the 2009 Sea Ice Outlook. One of these forecasts turned out to be the closest of to the actual the ice extent in 2009. (Mar 4, 2008)
Poster from the 2008 general assembly
Download the task 4.1 poster presented at the 2008 general assembly in Sopot, Poland. (Mar 3, 2008)
Description of task
This activity provides improved models, a knowledge of model sensitivities and an understanding of processes needed to guide the activities of the project and advise the wider scientific community. (Feb 9, 2008)
From the press
- Slow ice growth leads to low November ice extent >>
[National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Dec 6, 2010] - Arctic ice extent remains low despite rapid growth >>
[National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Nov 2, 2010] - Weather and feedbacks lead to third-lowest extent >>
[National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Oct 4, 2010] - End of summer approaches for Arctic sea ice >>
[National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Sep 7, 2010] - Canada picks site for Arctic research station >>
[Nature, Aug 25, 2010] - North by Northwest >>
[National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Aug 17, 2010] - Giant Greenland iceberg a climate 'warning sign' >>
[AFP, Aug 13, 2010] - Ice island could threaten oil, shipping >>
[Detroit News/Reuters, Aug 12, 2010] - July sea ice second lowest: oldest ice begins to melt >>
[National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Aug 4, 2010] - A change in atmospheric circulation >>
[National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), Jul 20, 2010]
DAMOCLES is a european contribution to the International Polar Year 2007 - 2008.
DAMOCLES is financed by the European Union in the 6th Framework Programme.
Dec 7, 2010
