Morphology of Beaufort near shore ice conditions by means of satellite and aerial remote sensing

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

OSTI ID:6364840

Stringer, W J

The objective of this study was to develop a comprehensive morphology of ice conditions in the near-shore areas of the Beaufort Sea with special emphasis given to ice conditions which might be hazardous to offshore petroleum exploration and development. The preliminary conclusions are that within a certain range of variability, ice conditions along the Beaufort coast are predictable: for several months a great deal of reliability can be placed on the existence of a stable sheet of ice extending to roughly the location of the 10-fathom contour. The precise location of the stable ice boundary will be determined from the morphology being developed. Beyond this stable ice boundary, dynamic ice events can occur at any time depending largely on meteorological conditions. The implications to OCS oil and gas development are that within the stable ice boundary, for several months of the year, ice conditions are favorable to the use of the ice surface for exploration and other activities. Beyond this boundary conditions become unreliable or predictably hazardous.

• Research Organization: Alaska Univ., College
• OSTI ID: 6364840
• 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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