Icebreaker Simulation,

Abstract

A brief discussion is given of the ways an icebreaker breaks ice. Since the icebreaking process is so complex, the solution of a mathematical model does not appear to be feasible. As an alternative, it is suggested that physical models be used to design icebreakers. The appropriate scaling laws for physical models are developed and their practical limitation discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA044109

Entities

People

  • Donald E. Nevel

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angular Momentum
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Coast Guard
  • Differential Equations
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Glaciers
  • Ice
  • Linear Momentum
  • Load Distribution
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models
  • Momentum
  • New Hampshire
  • Simulations
  • United States
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Theoretical Analysis.