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Measurements of albation rates at a cold based glacier, Wright Lower Glacier, Wright Valley, Antarctica
Entry ID: K064_2004_2007_NZ_1

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Summary
Abstract: The average annual ablation rate of the Wright Lower Glacier, Wright Valley, was determined over three field seasons (04-05, 05-06 and 06-07) as part of an investigation into the seasonal melt regime of the glacier. 100 ablation stakes were installed on the surface of the glacier in the first season, with 48 installed in a "T" section where most stakes were spaced approximately 200m apart except stakes closest to the terminus which were spaced 100m apart. The remaining stakes were installed at four cross-sections along a supraglacial stream channel. The average annual ablation rate was determined by measuring the stakes initial position and then re-measuring them each season.
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -77.3   S: -77.5   E: 163.3   W: 162.5

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Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2004-11-19
Stop Date: 2004-12-14
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Originating Center
Data Center
Dipartimento di Scienze Della Terra, Universita Degli Studi di Siena, Italy Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.dst.unisi.it/

Data Center Personnel
Name: CLAUDIO GHEZZO
Phone: +39 577233928
Fax: +39 577233938
Email: Ghezzo at unisi.it
Contact Address:
via Laterina 8
City: Siena
Postal Code: 53100
Country: Italy
Distribution
Distribution Media: Scientific publications
Personnel
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: +39 577233928
Fax: +39 577233938
Email: Ghezzo at unisi.it
Contact Address:
via Laterina 8
City: Siena
Postal Code: 53100
Country: Italy
Publications/References
F. TALARICO, R. FINDLAY, N. RASTELLI - 'Metamorphic evolution of the Koettlitz Group in the Koettlitz-Ferrar Glaciers region (southern Voctoria Land, Antarctica)' (pubblicazione su rivista, 2005) Terra Antartica; in corso di stampa (lettera di accettazione del 03-02-2005) ? STUMP, B. GOOTEE, F. TALARICO - 'Tectonic model for development of the Byrd Glacier discontinuity and ... View entire text
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2008-04-18
Last DIF Revision Date: 2008-06-12

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