1. ERDC Knowledge Core
  2. Pre - Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
  3. Snow, Ice and Permafrost Research Establishment (SIPRE) - (1947 - 1961)
  4. Publication
  5. Research Report
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dc.contributor.authorTien, Chi, 1930--
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-14T19:23:25Z-
dc.date.available2016-03-14T19:23:25Z-
dc.date.issued1960-07-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11681/2739-
dc.descriptionResearch Report-
dc.descriptionSummary: The distribution of temperature throughout an idealized ice cap is studied. The idealized ice cap is considered as one with a constant growth rate, without internal movement, subject to a linear climatic change and to a constant geothermal influx. The problem is treated as a Stefan-type problem and the solution is obtained by the principle of superposition. The results indicate that the temperature at the base of the ice cap rises with time and eventually would reach the melting point of the ice. Under such conditions, it is concluded that the ice cap is not resting on a permafrost base as suggested by previous investigation.-
dc.publisherU.S. Army Snow, Ice, and Permafrost Research Establishment.-
dc.publisherEngineer Research and Development Center (U.S.)-
dc.relationhttp://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/en_US/search/asset/1021140-
dc.relation.ispartofseriesResearch report (U.S. Army Snow-
dc.rightsApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited.-
dc.sourceThis Digital Resource was created from scans of the Print Resource-
dc.subjectGlaciers-
dc.subjectThermal properties-
dc.subjectIce caps-
dc.subjectIce sheets-
dc.subjectHeat budget-
dc.subjectMathematical models-
dc.subjectMathematical analysis-
dc.subjectGlacier ice-
dc.subjectIce growth-
dc.titleTemperature distribution of an idealized ice cap-
dc.typeReporten_US
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