Ice in its various forms poses severe problems for ships and offshore structures in the Arctic. Due to the increasing activity in that area, research dealing with ice has grown in importance. Analytical methods as well as model- and full-scale testing are applied in attempts to cope with the difficulties besetting the new types of ships and offshore structures intended for Arctic use. The problems encountered are manifold and often difficult to handle without physical testing. Used in combination, full-scale and model testing provides an efficient tool for evaluating new concepts.
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