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| Author | Search for: Williams, G. P.1 |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada
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| Format | Text, Article |
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| Subject | ice; thickness; probability theory; heat losses |
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| Abstract | In this paper, a method of predicting ice thickness and rate of ice growth on lakes, rivers and harbours is proposed. This method is based on probability charts which provide information on the probable rate of increase of ice thickness during the ice-growth period and the probable maximum thickness that will be attained under a wide variety of site conditions in North America. The limits of heat loss through ice covers is obtained by converting ice-growth rates given in the probability charts to rate of heat loss. Depth of snow cover on ice is shown to have a marked effect on the rate of ice growth. It is concluded that if ice thickness measurements are not available at a site, ice probability charts can provide a useful method of putting limits on the rate of ice growth and maximum ice thickness to be expected. |
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| Publication date | 1963-07-01 |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | Yes |
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| Identifier | DBR-RP-190 |
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| NRC number | NRCC 7419
NRC-IRC-2136 |
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| NPARC number | 20374416 |
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| Record identifier | 79aed560-1fc3-49f6-aeb8-8116aa487477 |
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| Record created | 2012-07-23 |
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| Record modified | 2023-12-15 |
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