Fig. 6: Schematic set up of model framework.
From: Increased warm water intrusions could cause mass loss in East Antarctica during the next 200 years
The ice dynamics model Úa is forced with oceanic melt rates derived by the PICO (Potsdam Ice-shelf Cavity mOdel) box model and RACMO (Regional Atmospheric Climate Model) precipitation. PICO uses an ensemble of CMIP5 model mean ocean properties to derive its melt rates, whilst the present day RACMO precipitation is scaled in line with projected CMIP5 (Climate Model Intercomparison Project) model mean temperature increases. Úa determines future ice thickness and velocity which can the be used to determine overall mass balance.
