Ocean Wave Propagation in the Marginal Ice Zone - From Consolidated to Broken Ice Covers

Learn about ocean wave propagation in the marginal ice zone through this research seminar presentation exploring how surface waves interact with and break up sea ice covers. Examine mathematical models and laboratory experiments that explain field observations of wave attenuation patterns in high-latitude oceans, where frozen surfaces play a crucial role in global climate. Discover how the combination of wave energy attenuation and ice-edge reflection contributes to the counterintuitive phenomenon of decreased attenuation after ice breakup in the marginal ice zone. Gain insights into the complex dynamics between ocean waves and sea ice, which has important implications for understanding climate processes and ice cover vulnerability to melting.