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Analytical Models of Ice Sheets and Ice Shelves

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Simple mathematical models for ice sheets and ice shelves are described which provide important insights into their dynamics. The models studied can be solved analytically to give equilibrium surface profiles and velocity distributions. Consideration is given to the feedback between surface elevation and mass balance.

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  1. IMAU, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands

    Hans Oerlemans

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  1. MACSI, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

    Andrew Fowler

  2. Department of Geography, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

    Felix Ng

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Oerlemans, H. (2021). Analytical Models of Ice Sheets and Ice Shelves. In: Fowler, A., Ng, F. (eds) Glaciers and Ice Sheets in the Climate System. Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42584-5_10

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