Science Applications of GPS: Polar Studies and Glaciology


Project Support Science Applications of GPS Active Tectonics Crustal Deformation Educational Outreach Intraplate Deformation Deep Earth Dynamics Plate Rigidity Polar Studies and Glaciology Plate Boundary Zone Tectonic Geomorphology Volcano Studies Volcano Monitoring		Science Applications of GPS: Polar Studies and Glaciology On this page Scientific Introduction from UNAVCO Brochure Sample Budget and Vendor List The Polar Program at UNAVCO Polar Studies GPS is being used extensively in polar and glaciological studies in Antarctica, Alaska, and Greenland. UNAVCO is assisting projects to determine the pattern and rate of ice-sheet thickening, to assess the mass balance of ice sheets, to measure ice stream motions, and to measure ice-surface roughness (29). Figure 15 - GPS measurements at site on the Antarctic Ice Sheet. The position of a steel pole is monitored as part of a project to measure the rate of thickening or thinning of the ice sheet. (Photo courtesy I. Whillans). Sample Budget and Vendor List A sample budget for a polar campaign is not available. For more information on Polar Studies, contact Bjorn Johns (bjornunavco.org) and visit the Polar Services section of the UNAVCO webpage. Back to top Last modified Monday, 26-Nov-2007 23:11:59 UTC

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