Conference Paper

Caspian Ice Cover Mobility

June 2023

Conference: Port and Ocean Engineering under Arctic Conditions
At: Glasgow, UK

Authors:

LLP ICEMAN.KZ

Yevgeniy Kadranov

LLP ICEMAN.KZ

Sergey Vernyayev

LLP ICEMAN.KZ

Ice cover mobility is one of the most important ice cover parameters that allows estimating possibility of ice events and mode of ice interaction with offshore structures. It allows aggregating possible parameters when compiling scenarios for assessment of hazardous conditions affecting marine operations and emergency escape. This paper provides insights into temporal and spatial distribution of ice cover mobility over the Northern part of the Caspian Sea from 2005 to 2023 and its application for engineering purposes.

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