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MARC recordGeophysical aspects of a large iceberg tow / Daniel Compton David.
| Title: | Geophysical aspects of a large iceberg tow / Daniel Compton David. |
| Author(s): | David, Daniel Compton. |
| Date: | 1979. |
| Abstract: | Describes hypothetical tow of iceberg from Weddell Sea, Antarctica, through Pacific Ocean and Arabian Gulf to Gulf of Aden, where it will be used as fresh-water source. Discusses iceberg selection (tabular being most suitable), insulation system to prevent melting, and variables that will affect towing operation. |
| Notes: | Offprint: Desalination. Vol. 29(1-2) :135-152. |
| Keywords: | 551.32 -- Glaciology. 551.326 -- Floating ice. 551.326.6 -- Icebergs. 556 -- Hydrology. 551.579.3 -- Water supply from glaciers. 624.145.6 -- Floating ice, control. 551.326.62 -- Icebergs, tabular. (*80) -- Southern Ocean. |
| Location(s): | SCO: SPRI-SHF: 551.579.3 : 551.326.62 |
| SPRI record no.: | 59456 |
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