Scientific Basis for the Canadian Ice Regime System.

• Main Authors: Timco, Garry, Kubat, Ivana, Johnston, Michelle
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: 2005
• Subjects: Arctic; Canada
• Online Access: https://nrc-publications.canada.ca/eng/view/accepted/?id=52b54cfa-9290-4fef-963a-5230bcda20ff; https://nrc-publications.canada.ca/eng/view/object/?id=52b54cfa-9290-4fef-963a-5230bcda20ff; https://nrc-publications.canada.ca/fra/voir/objet/?id=52b54cfa-9290-4fef-963a-5230bcda20ff

This paper presents a summary of the work that was performed on behalf of Transport Canada to put the Arctic Ice Regime Shipping System on a more scientific basis. There are several aspects to the work. The paper briefly describes the seven Tasks for the scientific approach that were defined by the Canadian Hydraulics Centre (CHC). A summary of the results of the research into each Task is presented. In the final Task, the CHC made recommendations for a more scientifically-based system. The recommendations have an underlying principle that Operators with wellequipped ice-strengthened vessels with experienced Masters and accurate and timely ice information should be encouraged and rewarded. The data support this view. NRC publication: Yes