Waved-Shape Accumulation of Ice Jam—Analysis and Experimental Study

Frazil ice comprises millimeter-sized ice crystal particles or flocculations in water, and its generation and evolution primarily occur during the initial stage of the river ice process. Meanwhile, ice damage caused by frazil ice is common, so it is crucial to determine its generation and evolution mechanisms to develop a full understanding of the river ice processes, the prediction of ice development, and ice damage prevention. The recent developments in frazil ice research and modeling are summarized in this article. From the perspectives of field measurements and laboratory experiments, the techniques and methods for observing frazil ice are reviewed, including the flow generation, temperature control, and observation techniques necessary for laboratory observations of frazil ice, as well as the challenging observation techniques used for field measurements. Frazil ice’s evolution mechanisms (nucleation, thermal growth, secondary nucleation, collisional fragmentation, and flocculation) are affected by water temperature processes. Work on the movement and distribution of frazil ice is also presented. A review of the current numerical models used to assess frazil ice evolution is conducted. Moreover, the open issues and potential future research topics are suggested.

Section: Frazil Ice Accumulationmentioning

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Advances in Frazil Ice Evolution Mechanisms and Numerical Modelling in Rivers and Channels in Cold Regions

Chen

Lian

Zhao

et al. 2023

Fluvial Hydraulics Affected by River Ice and Hydraulic Structures

Sui

2023

The Use of UAV for Measuring the Morphology of Ice Cover on the Surface of a River: A Case Study of the Low Head Dam and Fishway Inlet Area in the Odra River

Błotnicki,

Jarzembowski,

Gruszczyński

et al. 2023

The application of UAV to acquire data on the morphometry of frazil ice floe in motion is demonstrated in the measurements conducted in the area of the Wrocław Water Junction at the Opatowice weir on the Odra River (Poland). Image processing was performed using open-source software dedicated to image analysis. The methodology presented in the publication offers a cost-effective and low-overhead technique for describing ice phenomena in lowland rivers. The focus of the methodology was on measuring the area, average size, perimeter, and circularity of frazil ice floe. The measurements were carried out for individual frames captured by a UAV, and the results were analyzed using statistical techniques. In prior research, the team effectively assessed ice velocity on an identical test sample. Deriving the average velocity, surface area, and fundamental morphological traits of frazil ice facilitates the automated segmentation, classification, and prediction of potential risks related to ice blockages on water routes. These risks encompass potential waterway obstructions, as well as infrastructure impairments, and may pose a danger to human safety.