Author(s): J. Kozodko; B. Jackowski
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Abstract: The problem of origination of ice -- jams is undoubtedly of great cognitive and practical importance. It seems, however, that so far only preliminary theoretical studies have been carried out (Starosolszky 1969, Ashton 1978). Because of its extreme complexity, the problem can be approached only by means of very simplified models of particular phenomena. One of them is the process of accumulation of floating ice. If only an early stage of the process is regarded, a considerably simplified mathematical model can be set up. Namely, it seems possible to obtain some valuable information on the jamming tendency of floating ice by analysing merely the water flow conditions. This approach may be also of some practical importance, as it allows an approximate forecasting of potential jam sites.
Year: 1984