The Ice Accretion Dialog allows for input of the "Cause Of Ice Accretion" (code Is), "The Rate of Ice Accretion" (code Rs) and the "Thickness of Ice Accretion on Ship" (code EsEs).

Cause Of Ice Accretion-

Definition: Ice accretion refers to a deposition of ice on the ship superstructure or exposed surfaces.
Method of Measurement: Visual
Dialog Operation: Use the mouse or up/down arrow keys to make a selection. Code Is is then automatically selected.

Definition: Thickness of ice accretion on ships, in centimeters or inches as labeled
Method of Measurement: Visual estimate or measure with ruler.
Dialog Operation: Input into the edit box the value in inches or centimeters. The units are given at the top of the edit box. The code EsEs is automatically calculated in centimeters.

Definition: Rate of ice accretion on ships.
Method of Measurement: Visual estimate.
Dialog Operation: Use the mouse or up/down arrow keys to make a selection. Code Rs is then automatically determined.