Better synoptic and subseasonal sea ice thickness predictions are urgently required: a lesson learned from the YOPP data validation

Abstract

In the context of global warming, Arctic sea ice has declined substantially during the satellite era (Kwok 2018). The retreating and thinning of Arctic sea ice provide opportunities for human activities in the Arctic, such as tourism, fisheries, shipping, natural resource exploitation, and wildlife management; however, new risks emerge. To ensure the safety and emergency management of human activities in the Arctic, reliable Arctic sea ice prediction is essential.