Application of differential global positioning systems to monitor frost heave and thaw settlement in tundra environments
Abstract Technological advances in Differential Global Positioning Systems (DGPS), used in conjunction with specially designed survey targets, provide a means for accurately detecting frost heave and thaw settlement in cold environments, and for relating positions precisely in worldwide geodetic ref...
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crwiley:10.1002/ppp.466 2024-09-15T18:30:16+00:00 Application of differential global positioning systems to monitor frost heave and thaw settlement in tundra environments Little, Jonathon D. Sandall, Heath Walegur, Michael T. Nelson, Frederick E. 2003 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ppp.466 https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1002%2Fppp.466 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/ppp.466 en eng Wiley http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor Permafrost and Periglacial Processes volume 14, issue 4, page 349-357 ISSN 1045-6740 1099-1530 journal-article 2003 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp.466 2024-08-27T04:29:19Z Abstract Technological advances in Differential Global Positioning Systems (DGPS), used in conjunction with specially designed survey targets, provide a means for accurately detecting frost heave and thaw settlement in cold environments, and for relating positions precisely in worldwide geodetic reference systems. Under ideal conditions, DGPS technology is capable of measuring vertical change of 1 cm or less. The inexpensive platform targets developed for this study were designed to support a DGPS antenna, to move in concert with the ground surface in response to changes within the active layer, and to function with minimal disturbance. The targets are unlikely to be affected adversely by flooding, cold weather, snow, or animal disturbance. Although the DGPS/target methodology can be strenuous and time consuming in comparison with traditional surveying methods, preliminary results indicate that it can be used to detect frost heave and thaw settlement at very fine resolution. Post‐processed rapid static carrier‐phase DGPS measured a mean value of vertical heave of 1 cm and mean subsidence of 4 cm during 2001–2002 at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Traditional profile leveling techniques confirmed these measurements. DGPS is a promising tool for measurement of periglacial phenomena, and is applicable over a wide range of spatial scale. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Article in Journal/Newspaper Permafrost and Periglacial Processes Prudhoe Bay Tundra Alaska Wiley Online Library Permafrost and Periglacial Processes 14 4 349 357 |
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Abstract Technological advances in Differential Global Positioning Systems (DGPS), used in conjunction with specially designed survey targets, provide a means for accurately detecting frost heave and thaw settlement in cold environments, and for relating positions precisely in worldwide geodetic reference systems. Under ideal conditions, DGPS technology is capable of measuring vertical change of 1 cm or less. The inexpensive platform targets developed for this study were designed to support a DGPS antenna, to move in concert with the ground surface in response to changes within the active layer, and to function with minimal disturbance. The targets are unlikely to be affected adversely by flooding, cold weather, snow, or animal disturbance. Although the DGPS/target methodology can be strenuous and time consuming in comparison with traditional surveying methods, preliminary results indicate that it can be used to detect frost heave and thaw settlement at very fine resolution. Post‐processed rapid static carrier‐phase DGPS measured a mean value of vertical heave of 1 cm and mean subsidence of 4 cm during 2001–2002 at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Traditional profile leveling techniques confirmed these measurements. DGPS is a promising tool for measurement of periglacial phenomena, and is applicable over a wide range of spatial scale. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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Application of differential global positioning systems to monitor frost heave and thaw settlement in tundra environments |
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Application of differential global positioning systems to monitor frost heave and thaw settlement in tundra environments |
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Application of differential global positioning systems to monitor frost heave and thaw settlement in tundra environments |
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