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Review Papers | Environmental Science Studies | India | Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024 | Rating: 4.9 / 10
REMOglacier Model and its Application in Karakoram Himalayas
Abstract: The ongoing environmental changes driven by anthropogenic activities are affecting all parts of the Earth, including the cryosphere. Unlike polar regions, quantifying changes in mountain glaciers is challenging due to physical and technical constraints and a lack of historical data. Modeling these changes is a viable solution, and REMOglacier is a step in that direction. By implementing a glacier parameterization scheme into the regional climate model REMO, it is possible to simulate mass balance and changes in the areal extent of glaciers on a subgrid scale. This paper reviews studies using the REMOglacier model to analyze glacier changes in the Karakoram Himalayas. Results indicate that simulated mass balances align with observations, capturing the Karakoram Anomaly. REMOglacier has proven effective in simulating glacier mass balance changes and can significantly aid in formulating climate actions to protect these sensitive zones.
Keywords: Glaciers, Regional Climate Modeling, Reanalysis Datasets, Glacier Mass Balance, Surface Energy Balance, Sub - grid Parameterization, Volume Area Relation, Equilibrium Line Altitude
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024,
Pages: 295 - 300