DEVELOPMENT OF ICE DRIFT MODELS FOR THE BARENTS SEA

In order to cover initial needs for ice drift modelling in the Barents Sea, Norwegian Hydrotechnical Laboratory (NHL) is implementing several models under the ESSO/SINTEF Arctic Research Program (ESARC). The different terms in a dynamic ice drift formula are discussed. A short description of the implemented ice drift models (both statistical and dynamic) is given as well as some case simulations. A characteristic feature feature of any flow in the Barents Sea is inertial oscillations as a result of the coincidence of the M2 tidal period and the inertial period. Accordingly a vectorial model is needed to allow inertial oscillations of the order of 1 - 10 km to be forecast.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • POAC 89; Port and Ocean Engineering under Arctic Conditions, 12-16 June, Luleaa, Sweden. Proc v 1, Luleaa Univ Tech, Res Rpt TULEA 1989:08, v 1, p 31 [13 p, 18 ref, 2 tab, 6 fig]
• Authors:
  • Carstens, T
  • Vefsnmo, S
  • Lovaas, S M
• Publication Date: 1989

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drift ice; Mathematical models
• Subject Areas: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00699071
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM