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reesetee commented on the word zhubov scale
A system for measuring the degree of ice coverage of polar seas, in units called balls. One ball equals 10% coverage. Invented by Russian naval officer N. N. Zhubov.
November 7, 2007
seanahan commented on the word zhubov scale
This isn't made up? How many Zhubov's balls do we have today?
November 7, 2007
wedunning@earthlink.net commented on the word zhubov scale
I'm researching the origins of the Zhubov scale for a book.
Can anyone give me the full name and maybe the rank of N. N. Zhubov, and the exact dates (not just the years) and place of his birth and death? I also need any details on his life and how and why he came up with this scale, and why, for heaven's sake, "balls?" instead of, say, ice cubes?
I also welcome ideas for where to search........
Bill Dunning
wedunning@earthlink.net
September 1, 2008