The Ice Shelf - Ocean Model Intercomparison Project (ISOMIP) is currently being proposed as an international effort to identify systematic errors in sub-ice shelf cavity ocean models. ISOMIP plans to bring together the international modeling community for a comprehensive evaluation and validation of current sub ice shelf cavity ocean models.
In the preliminary stages of the project, idealized forcing and geometry are to be used (including physical laboratory data); latter stages will involve realistic forcing and geometry. Model results will be intercompared so as to better understand model strengths and weaknesses. This intercomparison activity will be assisted by use of a Live Access Server (ISOMIP-LAS), dedicated to the project.
An expected outcome of the project is to provide valuable guidance on how to improve the models. We also expect that the project will lead to deeper insight into the physical processes that control the exchange of waters between the sub ice shelf cavity and the open ocean, and hence the role such cavities play in climate and climate change.
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