Snow Stabilization Using Dry Processing Methods
Snow Stabilization Using Dry Processing Methods

Author: Albert F. Wuori

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Published: 1960

Total Pages: 32

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Experiments were made with several methods of dry processing and compacting snow on the Greenland Ice Cap. The Peter snow miller was used to process the snow initially, followed by compaction with vibratory compactors, rollers, and a D-8 tractor. The vibration frequency was found to have some effect on the degree of compaction with the vibratory compactors. Better results were obtained by precompacting with a roller before vibration. The best compaction was obtained using a D-8 tractor with low ground pressure tracks to compact the freshly processed Peter snow. Tests show that this method of processing may be adequate to produce a snow surface and base structure capable of supporting certain types of aircraft.

Snow and Ice Properties as Related to Roads and Runways in Antarctica
Snow and Ice Properties as Related to Roads and Runways in Antarctica

Author: Gunars Abele

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Published: 1967

Total Pages: 48

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Dynamic tests were performed to determine the Young's modulus of sea ice, derived from longitudinal wave velocities measured with a soniscope. Static tests consisted of standard ring tensile strength and simple beam or flexural strength tests. The strength data were plotted on a base of the brine volume for each test. The test results indicate that the annual sea ice at McMurdo Sound is capable of supporting cargo type aircraft. Snow runways capable of supporting a C-130 aircraft on wheels and providing marginal support to a C-121 can be constructed either with the Peter plow or with the pulvimixer. However, the runway would be reliable only during comparatively low temperatures (

CRREL Report
CRREL Report

Author: Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.)

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Published: 1976

Total Pages: 36

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