An Ontology-Based Semantic Model of Mid-Winter Breakup of Ice Cover on Canadian Rivers

The formation and breakup of a fully developed ice cover is a yearly event on many Canadian rivers. In recent years, an increasing trend in the occurrence of Mid-Winter Breakups (MWBs) has been noted, in which the breakup process occurs early due to unseasonably higher winter temperatures. These events can trigger flooding, and also have a significant effect on timing of the subsequent spring breakup. Therefore, it is of great interest to …