Dear Colleagues,
We would like to make you aware of a Special Issue of the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE) that is now accepting submissions. The focus of the issue is “Recent Research on the Measurement and Modeling of Sea Ice”.
Sea ice in the polar oceans plays a crucial role in the Earth's climate system, serving as both a barometer and amplifier of climate change. As global mean temperatures continue to rise, the consequent thinning and retreat of the polar ice cover is leading to significant environmental, ecological, and political consequences in polar regions and beyond.
Measurement and modeling of sea ice are crucial for determining and predicting its extent, thickness, and overall health. Continuous advancements in modeling techniques and increased availability of observational data are essential to enhancing our understanding of this critical component of the Earth's cryosphere and informing policy decisions related to climate change and polar environments.
For this Special Issue, we welcome contributions focusing on any aspects of the measurement or modeling of polar sea ice including but not limited to physical properties, seasonal evolution patterns, present and future extent, the sea ice ecosystem, effects on the polar environment, its role in moderating global climate change, or air–ice–ocean-wave interactions.
Manuscripts will be accepted through December 15. Each paper will be published online and made available promptly after reviewer approval, with the full citation available at that time. More information and submission instructions may be found at:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jmse/special_issues/QIQ7015Q95Respectfully,
Dr. Mark D. Orzech
Dr. David A. Hebert
Prof. Aleksey Marchenko
Guest Editors