Stand-alone single-frequency GPS ice velocity observations on Nordenskiöldbreen, Svalbard

• Published in: The Cryosphere
• Main Authors: M. A. G. den Ouden, C. H. Reijmer, V. Pohjola, R. S. W. van de Wal, J. Oerlemans, W. Boot
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Copernicus Publications 2010
• Subjects: Environmental sciences; GE1-350; Geology; QE1-996.5; Svalbard; Nordenskiöldbreen; The Cryosphere
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-4-593-2010; https://doaj.org/article/d1631eedeca7404c81794f5f1362e206

Precise measurements of ice-flow velocities are necessary for a proper understanding of the dynamics of glaciers and their response to climate change. We use stand-alone single-frequency GPS receivers for this purpose. They are designed to operate unattended for 1–3 years, allowing uninterrupted mea...