Background
Decline in the extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice is an active area of scientific effort and one with significant implications for ecosystems and communities in the Arctic and globally.
Forecasting for seasonal timescales (i.e., the summer and into fall) is of particular interest to many stakeholders since many activities that take place in the arctic are planned over the summer months, and many species are sensitive to the behavior of summer sea ice.
However, seasonal forecasting is particularly challenging due to the variable nature of weather and ocean behavior over that timescale as well as current limits to data and modeling capabilities.
SIPN builds and expands on the Sea Ice Outlook project.
The Sea Ice Prediction Network (SIPN), launched in fall 2013, will develop a collaborative network of scientists and stakeholders to advance research on sea ice prediction and communicate sea ice knowledge and tools.
Project Objectives
- Coordinate and evaluate activities to predict sea ice
- Integrate, assess and guide observations
- Synthesize predictions and observations
- Disseminate predictions and engage key stakeholders
