Hello everyone,
I am currently using the ICEPACK standalone driver (version 1.4.0) and am facing some challenges with model restart and initialization, particularly concerning initial temperature conditions.
1. Restart Issue
I attempted to restart the model using the restart option specified in the `icepack_in` file. For your reference, I have attached the following files:
- `icepack_in`
- settings file
- log file
Unfortunately, the model stops with an error during the restart process. I would greatly appreciate guidance on the correct procedure to enable and run a restart in ICEPACK standalone.
2. Initial Condition Problem
As an alternative approach, I tried to manually set the initial conditions, but I am uncertain if I did this correctly. Currently, I define the initial ice thickness and snow depth directly in `icedrv_init.F90` (around lines 1420 and 1429). This method works for initializing thickness; however, I am unable to set:
- the exact surface temperature, or
- the initial internal ice temperature profile.
Consequently, the simulated surface temperature is higher than observed, which leads to a bias that propagates throughout the simulation, causing the final model output to deviate significantly from actual observations.
Due to my limited understanding, I am modifying `icedrv_init` directly, but I am not confident that this is the recommended approach. I would appreciate advice on the proper way to set initial surface and internal temperature conditions in ICEPACK standalone.
Thank you very much for your time and assistance.
Best regards,
Ajay
I am currently using the ICEPACK standalone driver (version 1.4.0) and am facing some challenges with model restart and initialization, particularly concerning initial temperature conditions.
1. Restart Issue
I attempted to restart the model using the restart option specified in the `icepack_in` file. For your reference, I have attached the following files:
- `icepack_in`
- settings file
- log file
Unfortunately, the model stops with an error during the restart process. I would greatly appreciate guidance on the correct procedure to enable and run a restart in ICEPACK standalone.
2. Initial Condition Problem
As an alternative approach, I tried to manually set the initial conditions, but I am uncertain if I did this correctly. Currently, I define the initial ice thickness and snow depth directly in `icedrv_init.F90` (around lines 1420 and 1429). This method works for initializing thickness; however, I am unable to set:
- the exact surface temperature, or
- the initial internal ice temperature profile.
Consequently, the simulated surface temperature is higher than observed, which leads to a bias that propagates throughout the simulation, causing the final model output to deviate significantly from actual observations.
Due to my limited understanding, I am modifying `icedrv_init` directly, but I am not confident that this is the recommended approach. I would appreciate advice on the proper way to set initial surface and internal temperature conditions in ICEPACK standalone.
Thank you very much for your time and assistance.
Best regards,
Ajay