Yann Prat
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Yann Prat is a geomatics engineer whose research focuses on the structural monitoring of ice sheets in dam reservoirs, with particular emphasis on the spatial-temporal dynamics of ice forces. His most significant contribution is the development of continuous three-dimensional monitoring techniques using robotic total stations to track ice sheet displacement, a method detailed in his 2012 paper "Continuous Monitoring of an Ice Sheet in a Reservoir Upstream of Beaumont Dam, Canada," which has garnered 10 citations. This work demonstrates how geomatics engineering can be applied to assess ice behavior near dam faces, providing critical data for infrastructure safety during winter seasons. Prat also investigated the variability of static ice forces over three winter seasons, as outlined in his 2011 study "Spatial-temporal variability of static ice forces" (2 citations), which introduced field measurements of ice deformation rates. His pioneering use of robotic total stations for real-time ice monitoring represents a notable achievement in applying geomatics to cold-regions engineering, offering practical insights for dam operators managing ice-related risks.
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- 2Spatial-temporal variability of static ice forces2 citations · 2011