A new applied mathematical theory could enhance our ability to predict how sea ice affects polar climate changes.
A new applied mathematical theory could enhance our ability to predict how sea ice affects polar climate changes.
A new paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society journal offers new insights into how heat travels through sea ice, a crucial factor in regulating Earth's polar climate.
Dr Noa Kraitzman, a senior lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Macquarie University and lead author of the study, says the research addresses a key gap in current climate modelling.
“Sea ice covers about 15 per cent of the ocean’s surface during the coldest season,” Dr Kraitzman says. “It’s a thin layer that separates the atmosphere and the ocean and is responsible for heat transfer between the two.”
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Image: An upside-down sea ice slab showcasing brine channels that facilitate the drainage of liquid brine and support convection along the interface. Photo credit: Professor Ken Golden, 2007, Antarctica.
