PIPS

PIPS = Polar Ice Prediction System.

Steven Goddard looks at claims and counterclaims.

claims have been along the lines of :

• PIPS isn't used by the Navy any more, because it isn't accurate enough
• PIPS maps over-represent ice because they don't see areas of open water
• PIPS maps don't take into account ice concentration. They consider the ice to be 100% concentrated
• PIPS is just a model. It isn't an accurate representation of the ice.

The US Navy clearly refutes these claims ...