Some Observations of Alaskan Glacier Winds in Midsummer

Discusses 21 June-12 July observations at Castner Glacier in the Alaska Range and 16 July-11 Aug 1967 at Worthington Glacier in the Chugach Range. The purpose was to study the frequency and diurnal variation of glacier winds and differences due to location and exposure. In both cases max windspeed o...

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Published in:ARCTIC
Main Authors: Streten, N.A., Wendler, G.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1968
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Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/66305
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Summary:Discusses 21 June-12 July observations at Castner Glacier in the Alaska Range and 16 July-11 Aug 1967 at Worthington Glacier in the Chugach Range. The purpose was to study the frequency and diurnal variation of glacier winds and differences due to location and exposure. In both cases max windspeed occurs slightly before sunrise and in the mid-afternoon. In the absence of a daytime glacier wind at Castner, a regular night downslope circulation is often observed. Quelques observations sur les vents de glacier de l'Alaska au milieu de l'été. Les auteurs dévrivent les caractères des vents de glacier observés au milieu de l'été pour les glaciers Worthington et Castner. Chacun présente un double maximum quotidien de vélocité, soit juste avant l'aurore et vers le milieu de l'après-midi. Lorsqu'il n'y a pas de vent de glacier diurne à Castner, on observe souvent une circulation nocturne très régulière et descendante.