Implementation and evaluation of open boundary conditions for sea ice in a regional coupled ocean (ROMS) and sea ice (CICE) modeling system

Sea ice models are often implemented for very large domains beyond the regions of sea ice formation, such as the whole Arctic or the whole Antarctica. In this study we implement changes in the Los Alamos Sea Ice Model allowing it to be implemented for relatively small regions within the Arctic or the Antarctica and yet considering the presence and influence of sea ice outside the represented areas. Such regional implementations are important when spatially detailed results are required.