The Drift of Sea Ice
| Author | : Matti Leppäranta |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 282 |
| Release | : 2007-03-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783540269700 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3540269703 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (703 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Drift of Sea Ice by : Matti Leppäranta
Download or read book The Drift of Sea Ice written by Matti Leppäranta and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-03-06 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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