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Enhanced MODIS-derived ice physical properties within the Common Land Model (CoLM) revealing bare-ice–snow albedo feedback over Greenland
Shuyang Guo
Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Atmospheric Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
Yongjiu Dai
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Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Atmospheric Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
Hua Yuan
Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Atmospheric Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
Hongbin Liang
Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), School of Atmospheric Science, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
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Short summary
The Snow, Ice, and Aerosol Radiation Model version 4 has only been used to evaluate bare-ice albedo in land surface models, with necessary ice property data lacking quality control. We integrated this model into our land surface model and improved bare-ice properties using quality-controlled satellite data. Our findings show regional warming and reduced snow cover in Greenland’s bare-ice region, driven by changes in bare-ice properties through bare-ice–snow albedo feedback.
The Snow, Ice, and Aerosol Radiation Model version 4 has only been used to evaluate bare-ice...
