In connection with offshore activities in waters exposed to sea ice and/or icebergs, ice management (IM) systems need to be applied. An ice intelligence system is one of several required elements in an IM system. This paper presents possible solutions for Subsurface Ice Intelligence Systems (SIIS). Capabilities of technology for sonars, unmanned underwater vehicles, and communication nodes are highlighted and need for further development is commented.

Volume Subject Area:
Polar and Arctic Sciences and Technology
Keywords:
Ice management, ice intelligence, sonar, UUV
Topics:
Ice
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