November 2023

4 total

10NOV 2023
Publications
Estimating ice discharge of the Antarctic Peninsula using different ice-thickness datasets
The Antarctic Peninsula Ice Sheet (APIS) has become a significant contributor to rising sea levels, and accurately estimating ice discharge from its outlet glaciers is essential for assessing the mass balance of the region. This study calculates ice discharge from APIS outlet glaciers north of 70°S using five commonly used ice-thickness reconstructions, employing a consistent […]
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07NOV 2023
Publications
TanDEM-X reveals ice surface elevation change patterns throughout the Antarctic Peninsula
Existing mass budget estimates for the northern Antarctic Peninsula (>70° S) are affected by considerable limitations. We carried out the first region-wide analysis of geodetic mass balances throughout this region (coverage of 96.4 %) for the period 2013–2017 based on repeat pass bi-static TanDEM-X acquisitions. A total mass budget of −24.1±2.8 Gt/a is revealed. Imbalanced […]
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07NOV 2023
Allgemein
Joint field work of MOCCA members Manuel and Felix to install rock temperature loggers at the study site in Kaunertal
Knowledge about permafrost distribution is critical for the assessment of rock mass stability. By installing rock surface temperature loggers we aim to create a model to explore the distribution of permafrost in the Ötztal Alps. Solar incoming radiation and air temperature are the main drivers of permafrost evolution. Therefore we picked diverse locations in height, […]
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07NOV 2023
Event
Annual workshop of the doctoral programme M3OCCA in Obergurgl
The annual workshop of the International Doctoral College M3OCCA took place this year in September at the University Centre in Obergurgel. The doctoral students presented the current status of their research projects and gave an outlook on upcoming activities. In addition to the report colloquium and organisational discussions, there were topic-specific guest lectures by Prof. […]
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