Application of differential global positioning systems to monitor frost heave and thaw settlement in tundra environments

Monitoring periglacial processes : new methodology and technology. Special issue

Auteurs :
LITTLE, J.D.
SANDALL, H.
WALEGUR, M.T.
NELSON, F.E.
MATSUOKA, N.

Description :
This paper describes the methodology employed to resolve vertical changes associated with frost heave and thaw settlement in northern Alaska, at Prudhoe Bay, using differential global positioning systems (DGPS) technology. Traditional profile leveling techniques confirmed these measurements. DGPS is a promising tool for measurement of periglacial phenomena, and is applicable over a wide range of spatial scale.


Type de document :
Article de monographie

Source :
Permafrost and periglacial processes, issn : 1045-6740, 2003, vol. 14, n°. 4, p. 349-357, nombre de pages : 9, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 42 ref.

Date :
2003

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Chichester, Wiley