Table 3. Ice Codes

Field Definition

ci

Concentration or arrangement of sea ice
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Si

Stage of development of sea ice
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bi

Ice of land origin (i.e., icebergs)
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Di

True bearing of principal sea ice edge
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zi

Present sea ice situation and trend of conditions over preceding three hours
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