High-resolution sea ice forecast in ARCtic routes (HiARC)

HiARC aims to improve our ability in predicting future snow and ice conditions in the Northeast Passages (Russian side) and Northwest Passages (Canadian side) from hours to years scales.

During its implementation, HiARC will: 1) Collect air-snow-ice-ocean data, including field observations utilizing international Arctic Expedition, unmanned buoys, and satellite products. 2) Develop a high-resolution snow and sea ice forecasting system in Arctic routes, based on multiple Earth system model from the participating partners and international communities. 3) Establish a data-driven snow and sea ice analysis and assessment system based on artificial intelligence technology, including machine learning, deep learning to provide promising risk assessments with long lead time. 4) Release public services and products for local societies and Arctic shipping companies, and carry out capacity building activities to the young generations with international partners including UNESCO/IOC ODC Center.

Start Date: 07/01/2024
End Date: 31/12/2030

Lead Contact: Jiechen Zhao (zhaojiechen@hrbeu.edu.cn)