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Large-eddy simulations of the ice-shelf–ocean boundary layer near the ice front of Nansen Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Ji Sung Na
Division of Glacial Environment Research, Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon, 21990, South Korea
Taekyun Kim
Department of Earth and Marine Science, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, South Korea
Division of Glacial Environment Research, Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon, 21990, South Korea
Seung-Tae Yoon
School of Earth System Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, South Korea
Won Sang Lee
Division of Glacial Environment Research, Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon, 21990, South Korea
Sukyoung Yun
Division of Glacial Environment Research, Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon, 21990, South Korea
Jiyeon Lee
Division of Glacial Environment Research, Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon, 21990, South Korea
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Short summary
Beneath the Antarctic ice shelf, sub-ice-shelf plume flow that can cause turbulent mixing exists. In this study, we investigate how this flow affects ocean dynamics and ice melting near the ice front. Our results obtained by validated simulation show that higher turbulence intensity results in vigorous ice melting due to the high heat entrainment. Moreover, this flow with meltwater created by this flow highly affects the ocean overturning circulations near the ice front.
Beneath the Antarctic ice shelf, sub-ice-shelf plume flow that can cause turbulent mixing...
