Dynamics of near-shore ice

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · Ice; (United States)

OSTI ID:6017191

Weeks, W F; Kovacs, A

The purpose of this project is to measure the motions of both the fast ice and the near shore pack ice to see if the motions of the latter can be understood and used to predict the motions of the former. While these measurements are being made, a number of other studies will be undertaken on the nature of near shore sea ice (ice structure, ice thickness, bottom scoring, ridge characteristics, grounded ice features). Work is also underway to characterize the variations in near shore pressure ridging by the use of laser profilometry and SLAR imagery. A knowledge of the motion deformation and physical characteristics of both the near-shore pack ice and the fast ice is essential to adequately designing and estimating the hazards associated with a variety of engineering options that may be considered for offshore operations in the near coastal areas of the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas.

• Research Organization: Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab., Hanover, NH
• OSTI ID: 6017191
• Journal Information: Ice; (United States), Journal Name: Ice; (United States) Vol. 14; ISSN ICEAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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