GLACIOLOGICAL STUDIES IN THE VICINITY OF CAMP CENTURY, GREENLAND,
Abstract
A series of pit studies was made across the Thule Peninsula in the vicinity of Camp Century. Mean annual accumulation was found to range from 16.2 g/sq. cm to 60.3 g/sq. cm, decreasing linearly with distance from moisture source area. The Thule Peninsula was found to create a pronounced precipitation shadow. The mean annual temperature as determined by 10-m snow temperatures decreased 1.2C/100-m rise in elevation. Seismic and elevation determinations indicate that Camp Century is at an elevation of 1885 m and is underlain by approximately 1380 m of ice. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0615282
Entities
People
- Steven J. Mock
Organizations
- Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory