In this text meteorology and the theory of glacier flow are brought together, providing a basic understanding of how glaciers respond to climate change. Attention is given to the microclimate of glaciers and the physical processes that regulate the exchange of energy and mass between glacier surface and atmosphere. Simple analytical and numerical models are used to investigate the sensitivity of glaciers to climate change, to estimate response times, to make an interpretation of historical glacier records, and to assess the contribution of glacier melt to sea-level rise. Modern developments in glacier research, including satellite measurements, are discussed in the final chapter.
By:
J. Oerlemans Imprint: Swets & Zeitlinger Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 276mm,
Width: 210mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 703g ISBN:9789026518133 ISBN 10: 9026518137 Pages: 160 Publication Date:01 January 2001 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active