This book presents the fundamental laws of sea ice drift, as derived from the material properties of sea ice, the basic laws of mechanics, and the latest modeling techniques. Topics covered include the science of sea ice drift, forecasting velocity based on volume, size and shape, sea ice ridging and remote sensing, modelling of ice conditions, and the role of sea ice drift in oceanography, marine ecology and engineering.
Author(s): Matti Leppäranta
Series: Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences
Edition: 1st Edition.
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 282
Cover......Page 1
Front matter......Page 2
Contents......Page 5
Preface......Page 9
Figures......Page 12
Tables......Page 16
Symbols......Page 17
List of abbreviations......Page 21
Introduction......Page 22
Drift ice material......Page 29
Ice kinematics......Page 65
Sea ice rheology......Page 101
Equation of drift ice motion......Page 128
Free drift......Page 159
Drift in the presence of internal friction......Page 183
Numerical modelling......Page 216
Use and need for knowledge on ice drift......Page 245
Study problems......Page 254
References......Page 260
Index......Page 276