Freshwater flux and mixing of a highly glaciated fjord: Glacier Bay, Alaska

Drifter buoys were released in six locations in Glacier Bay to determine the amount of freshwater input into the bay. After correcting for tidal and wind activity, the number calculated is 1/5 of the amount predicted.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stoudt, Chase
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: School of Oceanography, University of Washington 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1773/3768
Description
Summary:Drifter buoys were released in six locations in Glacier Bay to determine the amount of freshwater input into the bay. After correcting for tidal and wind activity, the number calculated is 1/5 of the amount predicted.