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Research article
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08 Sep 2021
Research article |
| 08 Sep 2021
| 08 Sep 2021
Downscaled surface mass balance in Antarctica: impacts of subsurface processes and large-scale atmospheric circulation
DMI, Lyngbyvej 100, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
DTU-Space, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Peter L. Langen
now at: iClimate, Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University, Roskilde, Denmark
Fredrik Boberg
DMI, Lyngbyvej 100, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
Rene Forsberg
DTU-Space, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Sebastian B. Simonsen
DTU-Space, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Peter Thejll
DMI, Lyngbyvej 100, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
Baptiste Vandecrux
Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Copenhagen, Denmark
Ruth Mottram
DMI, Lyngbyvej 100, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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Latest update: 29 May 2025
Short summary
We have used computer models to estimate the Antarctic surface mass balance (SMB) from 1980 to 2017. Our estimates lies between 2473.5 ± 114.4 Gt per year and 2564.8 ± 113.7 Gt per year. To evaluate our models, we compared the modelled snow temperatures and densities to in situ measurements. We also investigated the spatial distribution of the SMB. It is very important to have estimates of the Antarctic SMB because then it is easier to understand global sea level changes.
We have used computer models to estimate the Antarctic surface mass balance (SMB) from 1980 to...
