Stresses in glaciers

Methods of Calculation

Peter Halfar

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English

Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
14 March 2023

Differential calculus & equations; Applied physics; Physical geography & topography

In this book, for the first time, a hitherto unknown general solution of the reliably known stress conditions is presented. This general solution forms a reliable and new starting point to get further in stress calculations than before.

In this way, approximately realistic solutions can be found despite a recurring problem: the information deficits that are unavoidable due to the difficulty of exploring glaciers. This issue is demonstrated by the example of stagnating glaciers.

For horizontally isotropic homogeneous tabular iceberg models, even mathematically exact unambiguous solutions of all relevant conditions are presented.

All calculations use only elementary arithmetic operations, differentiations and integrations. The mathematical fundamentals are presented in detail and explained in many application examples. The integral operators specific to calculations of stresses facilitate the mathematical considerations. The stand-alone text allows the reader to understand what is involved even without considering the formulas.

The author

Peter Halfar is a theoretical physicist. He also developed a model of the movement of large ice caps (1983), which is still in use today.

By: Peter Halfar
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 1st ed. 2022
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 168mm,
Weight: 413g
ISBN: 9783662660232
ISBN 10: 3662660237
Pages: 223
Publication Date: 14 March 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Peter Halfar is a theoretical physicist. He also developed a model of the movement of large ice caps (1983), which is still in use today.