identical. Additional simulations with different bathymetries (not shown) that have been conducted as part of NAtMAP reveal that in fact the bathymetry plays a critical role that needs careful consideration [...] reproduce a thin fresh-water layer at the surface. Note that considerable differences exist also in the bathymetry (the shape of the white masked parts of the plots). This is also true for the two FESOM2 versions
kilometers exist? These gaps are interpolated or have been estimated with satellite altimetry. The AWI bathymetry group is involved in creating and improving ocean floor maps by working closely together with other [...] and a printable chart that are available free of charge from the website www.ibcso.org . The AWI Bathymetry group is also involved in the programs ‘International Bathymetric Chart of the Arctic Ocean’ (IBCAO)
Kiel, Germany, and Université Laval, Québec, Canada) will use hydro- and geoacoustic methods. With bathymetry, the morphology of the sea floor will be scanned in high resolution. We will investigate glacially
regions. To fully exploit the opportunities arising from the collapse of the Larsen ice shelves, the bathymetry working group at the AWI studies seafloor features in order to investigate the development of the
Northeast Greenland Continental Shelf A project of the bathymetry working group investigates the late glacial ice extent and retreat on the northeast Greenland continental shelf. Submarine glacial landforms
these ocean-ice sheet couplings and related ice sheet dynamics in this area. For this reason, the bathymetry working group at the AWI systematically maps the shelf and slope of the northeast Baffin Bay for
BathymetryBathymetry is the measurement of the seafloor topography. Unlike the land surface, the sea bed surface cannot be measured directly via airborne optical methods (e.g. radar). It requires an echo [...] large research vessels. Only about 10% of the global seafloor has been mapped with high-resolution bathymetry by now. And for the polar regions this percentage is still significantly smaller. At the AWI h [...] high-resolution bathymetric maps. Together with high-resolution seismics and sediment cores , the bathymetry is used for the interpretation of glacial processes. Ice sheet scours on the Lomonossov Ridge in
models. Contact Dr. Vera Fofonova 'Modelling grid used for the oceanographical model superimposed on bathymetry map (Photo: Vera Fofonova) Exclusion of bottom touching fishing gear in marine protected areas