Modelling alpine permafrost distribution based on energy-balance data : a first step

Auteurs :
STOCKER-MITTAZ, C.
HOELZLE, M.
HAEBERLI, W.

Description :
The computer model PERMEBAL (which stands for Permafrost and Energy Balance) simulates the persistence of snow cover and daily ground surface temperatures of snow-free gridpoints. It was developed for high-mountain conditions. The model describes different vertical energy fluxes at the surface. Special emphasis is given to simulation of snow-cover development (snow fall, snow redistribution, snowmelt). The aim is to model ground thermal conditions and thus permafrost distribution. The model was applied to the Corvatsch-Furtschellas area, Engadin, eastern Switzerland.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Permafrost and periglacial processes, issn : 1045-6740, 2002, vol. 13, n°. 4, p. 271-282, nombre de pages : 12, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 15 ref.

Date :
2002

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