Accession Number:

ADA056833

Title:

Water Level Measurement from a Floating Ice Cover.

Descriptive Note:

Technical memo.,

Corporate Author:

DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT PACIFIC VICTORIA (BRITISH COLUMBIA)

Personal Author(s):

• Serson,H.
• Finlayson,D.

Report Date:

1977-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

23.0

Abstract:

Water level data suitable for tidal analysis may be obtained by the use of mechanical water level recorders mounted on freely floating ice covers providing that auxiliary measurements are made to correct for ice loading from snow accumulation and for the increase in freeboard due to ice growth. This paper describes the selection of suitable sites, techniques for installing recorders and auxiliary measurements. Author

Descriptors:

• *ICE ISLANDS
• COASTAL REGIONS
• MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
• SITE SELECTION
• SEA WATER
• COLD WEATHER TESTS
• GREENLAND
• LIQUID LEVEL GAGES

Subject Categories:

• Snow, Ice and Permafrost

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE