814042 Glacier mass-balance measurements - seminar
- Type
- Lecture and seminar
- Semester hours
- 1
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Organisation
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2023
- Languages of instruction
- Deutsch
- Content
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The aim of the course series 'Glacier mass-balance measurements' is to conduct mass-balance measurements on two glaciers in the region of Hoher Sonnblick (3106 m). During the seminar the theoretical basis will be established. In the first part there is a lecture about the methods on glacier mass-balance measurements and snow physicis. In the second part students will prepare a ca. 20 min presentation in a group of ca. 4 students. The presentations will cover topics like glacier dynamics, avalanches, the state of alpine and polar glaciers.
The successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for the admission to the field trips (winter mass-balance and summer mass-balance).
- Previous knowledge expected
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None for the seminar.
For the field trips profound experience in high alpine terrain (on touring ski and on bare ice), surefootedness, and high level of fitness are required.
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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* Basic knowledge on glacial processes.
* Basic knowledge on processes related to snow (formation, evolution of the snow-pack, melt).
* theoretical background on methods th measure the mass-balance of an glacier.
* self-reliant literature research and presentation of the results in front of an collegiate audiance
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.