Thermodynamics of the Subsurface of Glaciers with Insights from Lomonosovfonna Ice Field at Svalbard

• Main Authors: Shala, Enise, Svanholm, Caroline
• Format: Bachelor Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: Uppsala universitet, Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära 2018
• Subjects: temperature; glacier; refreezing; thermal conductivity; simulation; temperatur; glaciär; återfrysning; värmeledningsförmåga; simulering; Other Earth and Related Environmental Sciences; Annan geovetenskap och miljövetenskap; Lomonosovfonna; Sommaren; Svalbard
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-351658

Glaciers are important components of the Earth's environment and are mainly found in polar and high elevation areas. They are crucial for understanding the past, ongoing and upcoming environmental changes, relevant for fresh water supply, logistical and recreational purposes. Subsurface tempera...