Ice Drift in the Central Part of the Arctic Ocean (Dreif Ldov v Tsentralnoi Chasti Severnogo Ledovitogo Okeana)

Abstract

Ice displacements in the Arctic Ocean are analyzed with respect to direction and speed in various sectors of the ocean, taking into consideration the essential components of ice drift, such as wind drift, currents, their fluctuations and shifts, atmospheric conditions, and other factors. The analysis is based on observational data concerning the drift of the Soviet North Pole stations, notably NP-3, NP-4 and NP-5 in 1954-1955. In conclusion, the prospects and accuracy in forecasting the ice movements and conditions that affect navigation on the Northern Sea Route are evaluated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0720147

Entities

People

  • P. A. Gordienko

Organizations

  • Naval Oceanographic Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arctic Ocean
  • Barents Sea
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Composite Materials
  • Greenland Sea
  • High Latitudes
  • Kara Sea
  • Latitude
  • Materials
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Polyethylenes
  • Pressure Gradients
  • Ridges
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Oceanography.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design