Ice action on Nanisivik Wharf, Winter 1979-1980

• Main Authors: Frederking, R. M. W., Nakawo, M.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 1984
• Subjects: ice; glace (gel); wharves; appontement; marine structures; structure maritime; ice forces; ice behaviour; ice properties; Baffin Island; Nanisivik; Baffin; Ice Sheet
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During the period December 1979 to June 1980, five visits were made to observe and measure ice behaviour around the wharf at Nanisivik, on Baffin Island. The measurements included ice thickness, temperature, salinity, and density, as well as horizontal movements of the ice cover. In March 1980, addi...