Accession Number:

AD1013730

Title:

Evaluating the Discrete Element Method as a Tool for Predicting the Seasonal Evolution of the MIZ

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Hanover United States

Personal Author(s):

• Song,Arnold J.

Report Date:

2015-09-30

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

The goal of this work is to evaluate the utility of the discrete element method DEM in a advancing the understanding of the dynamic and thermodynamic processes governing the seasonal evolution of the marginal ice zone MIZ and b forecasting conditions in the MIZ in support of an anticipated increase in operational requirements.

Descriptors:

• MARGINAL ICE ZONES
• weather forecasting
• SEASONAL VARIATIONS
• ocean models
• OCEAN CIRCULATION
• numerical METHODS AND PROCEDURES
• predictions
• THERMODYNAMICS
• spatial distribution
• open water
• image processing
• SATELLITE IMAGERY
• MULTISENSORS

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE