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https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-14-4323-2020
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-14-4323-2020
Research article
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02 Dec 2020
Research article |  | 02 Dec 2020

Local-scale variability of snow density on Arctic sea ice

Joshua King, Stephen Howell, Mike Brady, Peter Toose, Chris Derksen, Christian Haas, and Justin Beckers

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Physical measurements of snow on sea ice are sparse, making it difficulty to evaluate satellite estimates or model representations. Here, we introduce new measurements of snow properties on sea ice to better understand variability at distances less than 200 m. Our work shows that similarities in the snow structure are found at longer distances on younger ice than older ice.