Fan, Jiahao and Liu, Chengyan and Wang, Zhaomin and Yan, Liangjun and Xia, Yue and Liu, Yang and Wu, Yang and Liang, Xi and Li, Xiang (2026) A review of modeling development for estimations of ocean–sea ice–ice shelf interaction in Prydz Bay, East Antarctica. Advances in Polar Science, 37 (1). pp. 24-34.
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Abstract
Prydz Bay, East Antarctica, is a critical region for studying ocean–sea ice–ice shelf interactions and their role in the global climate system. This review synthesizes the advancements in numerical modeling of physical oceanographic processes in Prydz Bay, highlighting the evolution from early one-dimensional thermodynamic models to contemporary high-resolution, three-dimensional coupled ocean–sea ice–ice shelf frameworks. We discuss key milestones in understanding processes such as frazil ice dynamics and its impact on the basal mass balance of the Amery Ice Shelf, the pathways and mechanisms of Modified Circumpolar Deep Water intrusions, and the dynamic influences of large icebergs on regional circulation. Despite significant progress, challenges remain in integrating multi-component interactions and achieving long-term, high-resolution climate projections. Future efforts should focus on developing fully coupled models that incorporate atmosphere–ocean–sea ice–ice shelf–iceberg interactions, supported by enhanced observational networks and improved computational efficiency. This review underscores the importance of continued modeling advancement to better predict the responses of Antarctic ice shelves and polar climate to global change.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Prydz Bay, modeling development, ocean, sea ice, Amery Ice Shelf |
| Subjects: | Natural Environment > Cryosphere Natural Environment > Oceans Peoples, Cultures and Societies > Media |
| Organizations: | Advances in Polar Science (APS) |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Apr 2026 09:56 |
| URI: | https://library.arcticportal.org/id/eprint/2958 |
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