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

• Published in: The Cryosphere
• Main Authors: Den Ouden, M. A. G., Reijmer, C. H., Pohjola, Veijo A., van de Wal, R. S. W., Oerlemans, J., Boot, W.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Uppsala universitet, Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära 2010
• Subjects: Physical Geography; Naturgeografi; Nordenskiöldbreen; Svalbard; The Cryosphere
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-138217; https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-4-593-2010

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...