Spatial Sciences on Ice : 50 years of Australian activities on the Amery Ice Shelf, East Antarctica

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)



Description :
This paper presents a history of the use of spatial science techniques from basic survey equipment to satellite systems in Australian research projects based on the Amery Ice Shelf (and surrounding glaciers) since 1955. The application of these spatial data to projects based primarily in the fields of geodesy, glaciology, climatology, and oceanography has allowed the measurement and monitoring of the physical, dynamic and environmental characteristics of this large and remote region. This new information provides scientists with a better understanding of the ice shelf/ocean/atmosphere system allowing future monitoring to observe the effects of global climate change.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Australian Geographer, issn : 0004-9182, 2008, vol. 39, n°. 4, p. 389-408, nombre de pages : 20, Références bibliographiques : 3 p.

Date :
2008

Editeur :
Pays édition : Australie, Sydney, Geographical Society of New South Wales