Estimate of Glacier Ablation under a Debris Layer from Surface Temperature and Meteorological Variables

Abstract A simple model suggests that the ablation under a debris layer could be estimated from meteorological variables if the surface temperature data of the layer are available. This method was tested by analyzing the data obtained from experiments with artificial debris layers. Fairly good agree...

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Published inJournal of glaciology Vol. 28; no. 98; pp. 29 - 34
Main Authors Nakawo, M., Young, G.J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1982
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Summary:Abstract A simple model suggests that the ablation under a debris layer could be estimated from meteorological variables if the surface temperature data of the layer are available. This method was tested by analyzing the data obtained from experiments with artificial debris layers. Fairly good agreement was obtained between the estimated and the experimental data.
ISSN:0022-1430
1727-5652
DOI:10.1017/S002214300001176X