River Ice Data Instrumentation

Abstract

Ice processes are capable of causing damage to Corps of Engineers flood control, water control, and navigation projects each year. Monitoring of ice and other physical parameters is done by instrumentation in some instances but is usually done manually. Measurements that require personnel to go on an ice cover can be risky or impossible, depending on the ice cover's stability and the individual's training. This study seeks to identify and rank the field measurements needed during winter conditions and the instrumentation required to make the measurements. Existing and developing instrumentation was evaluated for in-situ and remote sensing capabilities. Methods of transmitting, storing, and retrieving various types of ice data were explored for feasibility and practicality. Recommendations are identified regarding the types of instrumentation, data transmission, and storage methods that need to be improved or developed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA327882

Entities

People

  • Kathleen D. White
  • Roger L. Kay

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cameras
  • Climate Change
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Databases
  • Detectors
  • Drops
  • Electronic Mail
  • Emergency Response
  • Engineers
  • Flood Control
  • Fresh Water Ice
  • Geography
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Measurement

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Riverine Ecology
  • Systems Analysis and Design