Acknowledgements 



The Marine Science Brancli, Internationai Ice Patrol staff, attacfied to U.S. Coast Guard 

 Atlantic Area, prepares thiis report and acknowledges tfie assistance and information pro- 

 vided by the Canadian Department of the Environment, the U.S. National Weather Service, the 

 U.S. Naval Weather Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center. 



We extend our sincere appreciation to the staffs of the Canadian Coast Guard Radio Sta- 

 tion St. John's, New/foundland/VON and the Gander Weather Office for the excellent support 

 during the 1982 Ice Patrol season. 



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