Evaluation of Mechanical Ice Cutter Concept for Use in Domestic Icebreaking Service.

Abstract

The report analyzes requirements for Coast Guard support in various domestic waterways and applies the mechanical ice cutter (MIC) Concept to meet these requirements. Use of the MIC on the Mississippi River to support winter commerce is treated in exhaustive detail and to a greater extent than other areas. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0775988

Entities

People

  • E. J. Lecourt
  • R. P. Voelker

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Coast Guard
  • Commerce
  • Domestic
  • Mississippi
  • Mississippi River
  • Rivers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Waterways

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Systems Analysis and Design