Primary Convener:
Lantao Sun, Colorado State University

Convener:
Yutian Wu, New York University
Qinghua Ding, University of California, Santa Barbara
Yu-Chiao Liang, National Taiwan University

Early Career Convener:
Pengfei Zhang, Pennsylvania State University

Chair:
Lantao Sun, Colorado State University
Yu-Chiao Liang, National Taiwan University

The causes of polar amplification are complex and likely arise from coupled interactions among the cryosphere, atmosphere, ocean, and land. Polar amplification also impacts regions beyond the poles and has significant implications for the weather and climate globally. This session aims to synthesize current understanding of the causes and consequences of polar amplification. Contributions are invited that explore: (1) the roles of atmospheric, oceanic and land processes and local feedback mechanisms in driving polar sea ice change and amplification; and (2) the effects of sea ice loss and polar amplification on lower-latitude weather and climate, along with the underlying mechanisms. Studies based on observational/theoretical analyses, novel methodologies (including machine learning and data-driven approaches), and numerical simulations are encouraged. This includes experiments from the Polar Amplification MIP and other idealized or comprehensive model frameworks. Insights into the next phase of Polar Amplification MIP and other relevant MIPs are highly welcomed.

Index Terms
3305 Climate change and variability
3319 General circulation
1621 Cryospheric change
1626 Global climate models

Suggested Itineraries:
Climate Change and Global Policy
Global Impacts‚ Solutions‚ & Policies

Cross-Listed:
C - Cryosphere
OS - Ocean Sciences
GC - Global Environmental Change

Neighborhoods:
3. Earth Covering