Experimental study on a deicing method using a water jet

Inland navigation played a key role in physical distribution in earlier times. As railways and roads developed, however, inland navigation declined. Recently, inland navigation has drawn renewed attention due to its ability to reduce physical distribution costs and mitigate global environmental concerns. Ishikari River is located in a cold region, and it is known that the water surface is freezes in the winter season. Therefore countermeasures against ice-related problems are needed for facilities supporting inland navigation. In this study, some measures against ice buildup on lock walls are considered.