Using GIS for glacier volume calculations and topographic influence of the radiation balance. An example from Disko, West Greenland

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

BØCKER, C.A.

Institute of Geography, University of Copenhagen, København, Danemark

Description :
This paper demonstrates some of the possibilities offered by GIS in arctic geomorphology. GIS is used for simulating the topography and volume of Pjetursson Glacier, Disko, Central West Greenland at different times in history. The volume found shows good correspondance with volumes calculated from empiric formulas. An energy balance model is established in the frame of a rasterbased GIS. The model is used for demonstrating the significance of surrounding topography, on components in the energy balance.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geografisk tidsskrift, issn : 0016-7223, 1996, vol. 96, p. 11-20, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 20 ref.

Date :
1996

Editeur :
Pays édition : Danemark, København, Kongelige danske geografiske selskab

Langue :
Anglais