Water Level Measurement from a Floating Ice Cover.

• Main Authors: Serson,H, Finlayson,D
• Other Authors: DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT PACIFIC VICTORIA (BRITISH COLUMBIA)
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: 1977
• Subjects: Snow; Ice and Permafrost; *ICE ISLANDS; COASTAL REGIONS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; SITE SELECTION; SEA WATER; COLD WEATHER TESTS; GREENLAND; LIQUID LEVEL GAGES; OTT water level recorder; DHC-2 aircraft; Greenland; Ice; permafrost
• Online Access: http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA056833; http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA056833

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)