Accession Number:

AD0669302

Title:

THE EASTERN ARCTIC ICE SEASONAL OUTLOOK.

Descriptive Note:

Special pub.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1968-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

The seasonal ice outlook presents a written and graphic description of ice conditions expected during forthcoming operations of the Military Sea Transportation Service MSTS in the eastern Arctic. Prognostic monthly ice charts with envelopes showing the expected range of sea ice from mid-May through mid-August are presented. Forecast trends for ports of major interest in MSTS resupply operations are given. The new World Meteorological Organization WMO ice terminology and symbols are used throughout the Outlook. Author

Descriptors:

• (*ARCTIC REGIONS
• SEA ICE)
• (*SEA ICE
• PREDICTIONS)
• NAVAL OPERATIONS
• CLIMATE
• LOGISTICS
• WEATHER FORECASTING
• MARINE TRANSPORTATION
• MAPS

Subject Categories:

• Meteorology
• Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
• Snow, Ice and Permafrost

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE