Applied geophysics in periglacial environments / C. Hauck, and C. Kneisel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hauck, C. (Christian), 1970- author.

Kneisel, C., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geophysics--Data processing.

Geophysics.

Periglacial processes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 240 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Many research problems in cryospheric science, such as global warming-induced permafrost degradation, require information about the subsurface, which can be imaged using geophysical methods. This book is a practical guide to the application of geophysical techniques in mountainous and polar terrain, where the harsh environment and nature of the subsurface pose particular challenges. It starts with an introduction to the main geophysical methods and then demonstrates their application in periglacial environments through various case studies - written by a team of international experts. The final part of the book presents a series of reference tables with typical values of geophysical parameters for periglacial environments. This handbook is a valuable resource for glaciologists, geomorphologists and geologists requiring an introduction to geophysical techniques, as well as for geophysicists lacking experience of planning and conducting field surveys in cold regions.

Contents:

Electrical methods / C. Kniesel and C. Hauck

Electromagnetic methods / A. Hördt and C. Hauck

Refraction seismics / L. Schrott and T. Hoffmann

Ground-penetrating radar / I. Berthling and K. Melvold

Typology of vertical electrical soundings for permafrost/ground ice investigation in the forefields of small alpine glaciers / R. Delaloye and C. Lambiel

ERT imaging for frozen ground detection / M. Ishikawa

Electrical resistivity values of frozen soil from VES and TEM field observations and laboratory experiments / K. Harada

Results of geophysical surveys on Kasprowy Wierch, the Tatra Mountains, Poland / W. Dobinski [and others]

Reassessment of DC resistivity in rock glaciers by comparing with P-wave velocity : a case study in the Swiss Alps / A. Ikeda

Quantifying the ice content in low-altitude scree slopes using geophysical methods / C. Hauck and C. Kniesel

The use of GPR in determining talus thickness and talus structure / O. Sass

GPR soundings of rock glaciers on Svalbard / I. Berthling [and others]

Arctic glaciers and ground-penetrating radar, case study : Stagnation Glacier, Bylot Island, Canada / T. Irvine-Fynn and B. Moorman

Mapping of subglacial topography using GPR for determining subglacial hydraulic conditions / K. Melvold and T.V. Schuler

Snow measurements using GPR : example from Amundsenisen, Svalbard / K. Melvold

Mapping frazil ice conditions in rivers using ground penetrating radar / I. Berthling, H. Benjaminsen, and A. Kvambekk.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-107-20126-8

1-281-90389-2

9786611903893

0-511-43797-8

0-511-43652-1

0-511-43864-8

0-511-43572-X

0-511-53562-7

0-511-43730-7

OCLC:

298601611