Waves in ice

The preprint operates within the established paradigm of wave-ice interactions, specifically focusing on the propagation and attenuation of ocean waves in various ice types (marginal ice zone, landfast ice, and ice shelves). This paradigm relies on established theories, such as linear wave theory, thin-plate elasticity for ice, and viscoelastic models for wave attenuation.

The preprint primarily reviews and synthesizes existing literature on waves in ice, demonstrating characteristics of normal science within Kuhn's framework. It traces the historical development of the field, summarizing key observations from field experiments, remote sensing, and theoretical models. The preprint identifies key research questions and highlights overlaps between sub-fields but doesn't propose radically new theories or challenge the existing paradigm. It acknowledges ongoing debates about the dominant mechanisms governing wave attenuation but frames these within the context of refining existing models rather than proposing revolutionary alternatives. Thus, the preprint solidifies existing knowledge within the wave-ice interaction paradigm, characteristic of normal science. While it suggests future research directions, such as focusing on the coupled marginal ice zone-landfast ice-ice shelf system, these build upon the current paradigm rather than challenging it. Therefore, it could also be considered to be in model drift.