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The depth, motion and mass balance of the McMurdo Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Entry ID: K053_2003_2005_NZ_1

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Summary
Abstract: An examination of the McMurdo Ice Shelf processes was carried out over two field seasons, 2003-2005. Measurements of surface ice motion and mass balance were made by placing stakes across the McMurdo Ice Shelf (from the accumulation area in Windless Bight to the Koettlitz Glacier in the ablation area) and measuring the movement of the ice by GPS (at a total of 52 stakes in the 03/04 seasons and 59 ... View entire text
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -77.72   S: -78.28   E: 168.27   W: 164.22
Min Depth: 20 Max Depth: 335

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2003-11-07
Stop Date: 2004-01-23

Start Date: 2004-11-03
Stop Date: 2005-02-03
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Originating Center
JNODC
Data Center
Japan Oceanographic Data Center Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.jodc.go.jp/

Data Center Personnel
Name: JAPAN OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA CENTER DIRECTOR
Phone: +81-3-3541-4295
Fax: +81-3-3545-2885
Email: jodc at jodc.go.jp
Contact Address:
Hydrographic Department, Japan Coast Guard
5-3-1, Tsukiji
Chuo-ku
City: Tokyo
Postal Code: 104-0045
Country: Japan
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 1999-10-18
Last DIF Revision Date: 1999-10-19

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