Numerical Solvers for Viscous Contact Problems in Glaciology

Explore a seminar on numerical solvers for viscous contact problems in glaciology presented by Gonzalo de Diego from New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. Delve into the complexities of modeling ice flow as a viscous fluid with nonlinear rheology, focusing on phenomena such as subglacial cavity formation and marine ice sheet dynamics. Examine the challenges of numerically solving systems that couple Stokes equations with contact boundary conditions and free boundary equations. Discover a novel method introduced to overcome these difficulties in simulating ice sheet behavior over long timescales. Gain insights into advanced finite element research and applications relevant to the MFEM community, sponsored by the MFEM project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.