The measurement and modelling of iceberg drift

Detailed motion of icebergs has been measured for two successive years using a radar. A comprehensive monitoring of the environmental factors affecting iceberg motion was carried out during one of the years. There are significant correlations between a simple kinematic model to predict the motion of icebergs instead of the more commonly used dynamic model. Large scale disturbances such as atmospheric pressure systems can noticeably affect drift characteristics. To understand all of the factors affecting drift we shall require more carefully collected field data.