This hypothesis has been observed in the data, which further supports
the general accuracy of the models.
Not exact matches
http://psc.apl.washington.edu/IDAO/submarine.gif Zhang's using that to show the long term
accuracy of the PIOMAS
model, you can use it to see the changes in typical thickness, the British Navy measurements (Wadhams) done on different tracks at different time convey the same
general message, Wadhams states over 40 % thinning.
People convinced as to the
accuracy of AO - GCM (Atmosphere Ocean
General Circulation
Model) simulations may believe that these provide acceptable estimates
of S, but even the IPCC does not deny the importance
of observational evidence.
I would take these
models with more than a little grain
of salt until they predict a few years ahead with some
general accuracy.
It is clear that a more dense survey
of Ar - 39 with higher
accuracy measurements would prove
of great value in constraining ocean
general circulation
models.