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

• Main Authors: den Ouden, MAG, Reijmer, C.H., Pohjola, L., van de Wal, R.S.W., Oerlemans, J., Boot, W.
• Other Authors: Marine and Atmospheric Research, Dep Natuurkunde, Sub Dynamics Meteorology
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: Nordenskiöldbreen; Svalbard
• Online Access: https://dspace.library.uu.nl/handle/1874/202899

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...