Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leeds
Abstract
The Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM) is a research centre that studies processes in the Earth's polar latitudes that may affect the Earth's albedo, polar atmosphere and ocean circulation, and global sea level. We use theoretical and laboratory-derived understanding to form new mesoscale models of interactions between the ice, ocean and atmosphere, and use ground and satellite observations to test the predictions of these and other climate models
People |
ORCID iD |
| Andrew Shepherd (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Baldwin D
(2017)
Using internal layers from the Greenland ice sheet, identified from radio-echo sounding data, with numerical models
in Annals of Glaciology
Bamber J
(2013)
A new bed elevation dataset for Greenland
in The Cryosphere
Bingham R
(2007)
Radio-Echo Sounding Over Polar Ice Masses
in Journal of Environmental & Engineering Geophysics
Bingham R
(2007)
Organized flow from the South Pole to the Filchner-Ronne ice shelf: An assessment of balance velocities in interior East Antarctica using radio echo sounding data
in Journal of Geophysical Research
Bougamont M
(2007)
Impact of model physics on estimating the surface mass balance of the Greenland ice sheet
in Geophysical Research Letters
Copland L
(2017)
The distribution and flow characteristics of surge-type glaciers in the Canadian High Arctic
in Annals of Glaciology
Dash S. K.
(2007)
Variability of climate change in India
in CURRENT SCIENCE
Eyre N
(2017)
The use of salt injection and conductivity monitoring to infer near-margin hydrological conditions on Vestari-Hagafellsjökull, Iceland
in Annals of Glaciology
Flocco D
(2007)
A continuum model of melt pond evolution on Arctic sea ice
in Journal of Geophysical Research
Giles K
(2007)
Combined airborne laser and radar altimeter measurements over the Fram Strait in May 2002
in Remote Sensing of Environment
| Description | Sentinel-3 validation team |
| Organisation | European Space Agency |
| Country | France |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | Membership of validation team contributing to expertise in ice sheet altimetry. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Technical, mission and operational expertise in altimetry. |
| Impact | We have evaluated the geophysical content of Sentinel-3 commissioning phase retrievals and the geophysical quality of Sentinel-3a altimetry data over land and sea ice, including independent validation using other satellite and airborne measurements. We will continue with further validation and advisory activities, and undertake early analysis of Sentinel-3b data during the satellite commissioning phase. Latest results: https://www.the-cryosphere.net/13/709/2019/ |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Sentinel-3 validation team |
| Organisation | University College London |
| Department | Mullard Space Science Laboratory |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Membership of validation team contributing to expertise in ice sheet altimetry. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Technical, mission and operational expertise in altimetry. |
| Impact | We have evaluated the geophysical content of Sentinel-3 commissioning phase retrievals and the geophysical quality of Sentinel-3a altimetry data over land and sea ice, including independent validation using other satellite and airborne measurements. We will continue with further validation and advisory activities, and undertake early analysis of Sentinel-3b data during the satellite commissioning phase. Latest results: https://www.the-cryosphere.net/13/709/2019/ |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | EO of the cryosphere training course |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | First ESA Advanced training course on Earth Observation of the Cryosphere. designed, hosted, ran and tought on the course. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://seom.esa.int/cryotraining2016/index.php |