Comparison of field data with theories on ice cover progression in large rivers

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering
• Main Author: Michel, Bernard
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1984
• Subjects: General Environmental Science; Civil and Structural Engineering; La Grande Rivière; Lawrence River
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/l84-098; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/l84-098

There are many theories pertaining to the progression of ice covers in rivers fed by frazil slush and floes but very few have been examined critically by comparing them with field data. In this paper the existing theories on dynamic ice cover progression are reviewed, an additional one is proposed,...