This book analyzes various properties and structures of ice from the point of view to solve problems in civil aviation. The Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, together with large territories of Siberia and the Far East, is a zone, that is insufficiently provided with ground navigation facilities, as well as platforms and airfields for landing aircraft, including in the event of unpredictable situations. However, most of this area, especially in winter, is covered with ice, which can be used to solve this problem. The possibility of using ice sheets for the construction of airfields or the location of ground-based flight support facilities requires careful study and analysis. This book is devoted to the study of the properties and structure of ice, with a view for use in civil aviation to construct ice airfields and the placement of ground-based flight support facilities.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in construction of airfields in snow and ice where conventional airfield runways (i.e. concrete, gravel) cannot be constructed. This situation occurs primarily in the Antarctic. Here is what is discussed: 1. DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA, 2. SNOW/ICE SURFACE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND STRUCTURAL EVALUATION CRITERIA, 3. AIRFIELD MARKINGS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design, construction and operation of airfields in snow and ice conditions. Here is what is discussed: 1. DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA 2. SNOW/ICE SURFACE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND STRUCTURAL EVALUATION CRITERIA 3. AIRFIELD MARKINGS.

This book focuses on two areas of ice technology: the use of ice as a construction material and the problems caused by ice to constructions. In connection with describing past and potential future applications of using ice in construction, a detailed discussion on the mechanical properties of ice is given. A state of the art description on ice-making methods, melt protection, methods and reinforcement of ice with the materials are covered.