Estimating Ice Accumulation on Surface Structures.

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Abstract:

This document proposes several methods for estimating ice accretion on surface structures based on estimates of several atmospheric variables. Also provides information on types of structural icing, ice accretion theory, and ice accretion computer modes. MM

Author(s):
Schaub, William R., Jr
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS CENTER SCOTT AFB IL
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0033

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USAFETAC/TN-95/002
Monitor Series:
USAFETAC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*ICE FORMATION, *WIND VELOCITY, *ICE FORECASTING, *ICE FORMATION INDICATORS, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, CLOUDS, DENSITY, THICKNESS, LOADS(FORCES), ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE, FREEZING, STRUCTURAL RESPONSE, ATMOSPHERIC PRECIPITATION, CLIMATOLOGY, GUST LOADS, GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Snow, Ice and Permafrost
Report Date:
1995 Jun 01