Geodetic and Seismic Observations of Ice-Stream Dynamics
The mass balance of large ice sheets is controlled by the dynamics of fast moving ice streams and outlet glaciers. In this work, I use geodetic and passive seismic observations to constrain rates of change in the flow of ice streams and illumi- nate fundamental processes that govern their behavior....
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ftpennstate:OAI:PSUETD:ETD-2833 2023-05-15T16:42:00+02:00 Geodetic and Seismic Observations of Ice-Stream Dynamics Winberry, Jeremy Paul Sridhar Anandakrishnan Richard B. Alley Charles J. Ammon Derrick L. Lampkin 2008-08-16 application/pdf http://etda.libraries.psu.edu/theses/approved/WorldWideIndex/ETD-2833/index.html en eng Penn State WorldWide Copyright information available at source archive http://etda.libraries.psu.edu/theses/approved/WorldWideIndex/ETD-2833/index.html Geoscience text 2008 ftpennstate 2011-09-13T08:15:34Z The mass balance of large ice sheets is controlled by the dynamics of fast moving ice streams and outlet glaciers. In this work, I use geodetic and passive seismic observations to constrain rates of change in the flow of ice streams and illumi- nate fundamental processes that govern their behavior. An investigation of the flow field near the onset of Bindschadler Ice Streams reveals that the ice stream onset location is presently stable. Using passive seismic observations to monitor subglacial processes on MacAyeal Ice Stream, a set of harmonic glacial tremors were observed. The tremors are characterized by the sustained arrival 3 Hz energy for over 10 minutes, during which the source location migrates. The duration, monochromatic nature, and movement indicate the source mechanism is transient flow in the subglacial water system. A detailed investigation of the stick-slip mo- tion on Whillans Ice Stream is undertaken using detailed GPS observations of the surface velocity. These observations reveal that most aspects of stick-slip motion are modulated by the tides of the Ross Sea. The tides affect ice stream by introducing rates in which stress is accumulated during the time periods between slip events. Text Ice Stream A MacAyeal Ice Stream Ross Sea Whillans Ice Stream PennState: Electronic Theses and Dissertations (eTD) MacAyeal Ice Stream ENVELOPE(-143.000,-143.000,-80.000,-80.000) Ross Sea Whillans ENVELOPE(-64.250,-64.250,-84.450,-84.450) Whillans Ice Stream ENVELOPE(-145.000,-145.000,-83.667,-83.667) |
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The mass balance of large ice sheets is controlled by the dynamics of fast moving ice streams and outlet glaciers. In this work, I use geodetic and passive seismic observations to constrain rates of change in the flow of ice streams and illumi- nate fundamental processes that govern their behavior. An investigation of the flow field near the onset of Bindschadler Ice Streams reveals that the ice stream onset location is presently stable. Using passive seismic observations to monitor subglacial processes on MacAyeal Ice Stream, a set of harmonic glacial tremors were observed. The tremors are characterized by the sustained arrival 3 Hz energy for over 10 minutes, during which the source location migrates. The duration, monochromatic nature, and movement indicate the source mechanism is transient flow in the subglacial water system. A detailed investigation of the stick-slip mo- tion on Whillans Ice Stream is undertaken using detailed GPS observations of the surface velocity. These observations reveal that most aspects of stick-slip motion are modulated by the tides of the Ross Sea. The tides affect ice stream by introducing rates in which stress is accumulated during the time periods between slip events. |
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Sridhar Anandakrishnan Richard B. Alley Charles J. Ammon Derrick L. Lampkin |
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Geodetic and Seismic Observations of Ice-Stream Dynamics |
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Geodetic and Seismic Observations of Ice-Stream Dynamics |
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Geodetic and Seismic Observations of Ice-Stream Dynamics |
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Geodetic and Seismic Observations of Ice-Stream Dynamics |
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Geodetic and Seismic Observations of Ice-Stream Dynamics |
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geodetic and seismic observations of ice-stream dynamics |
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ENVELOPE(-143.000,-143.000,-80.000,-80.000) ENVELOPE(-64.250,-64.250,-84.450,-84.450) ENVELOPE(-145.000,-145.000,-83.667,-83.667) |
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MacAyeal Ice Stream Ross Sea Whillans Whillans Ice Stream |
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MacAyeal Ice Stream Ross Sea Whillans Whillans Ice Stream |
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Ice Stream A MacAyeal Ice Stream Ross Sea Whillans Ice Stream |
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Ice Stream A MacAyeal Ice Stream Ross Sea Whillans Ice Stream |
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