Validation metrics for ice edge position forecasts

Melsom, Arne; Palerme, Cyril; Müller, Malte

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/os-15-615-2019

Articles | Volume 15, issue 3

https://doi.org/10.5194/os-15-615-2019

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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-15-615-2019

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Articles | Volume 15, issue 3

Research article

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29 May 2019

Research article |

| 29 May 2019

Validation metrics for ice edge position forecasts

Arne Melsom, Cyril Palerme, and Malte Müller

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AC1: 'Problem with x axis labeling of Fig. 4 and 5', Arne Melsom, 04 Jan 2019
SC1: 'Modified Hausdorff distance', Dmitry Dukhovskoy, 24 Jan 2019
- AC2: 'Reply to SC1', Arne Melsom, 31 Jan 2019
RC1: 'Review', Anonymous Referee #1, 05 Feb 2019
- AC3: 'Authors' responses to Referee Comment 1', Arne Melsom, 04 Apr 2019
RC2: 'Review on Validation metrics for ice edge position forecasts', Anonymous Referee #2, 12 Mar 2019
- AC4: 'Authors' responses to Referee Comment 2', Arne Melsom, 04 Apr 2019

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AR: Author's response | RR: Referee report | ED: Editor decision

AR by Arne Melsom on behalf of the Authors (04 Apr 2019) Manuscript

ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (06 Apr 2019) by Pierre-Yves Le Traon

RR by Anonymous Referee #1 (17 Apr 2019)

RR by Anonymous Referee #2 (26 Apr 2019)

ED: Publish subject to technical corrections (06 May 2019) by Pierre-Yves Le Traon

AR by Arne Melsom on behalf of the Authors (06 May 2019) Author's response Manuscript

Short summary

Retreating sea ice in the Arctic Ocean gives rise to increased naval traffic with shorter navigation distances. Hence, information about the position of the sea ice edge is crucial for safe navigation. In the present study we explore methods for examining the quality of sea ice edge forecasts. We conclude that the forecast quality can be monitored with results from a set of four quantities. We also recommend the use of maps which display discrepancies in the positions of the sea ice edge.