Joint field work of MOCCA members Manuel and Felix to install rock temperature loggers at the study site in Kaunertal
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Measuring and Modelling Mountain Glaciers and Ice Caps in a Changing ClimAte
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Measuring and Modelling Mountain Glaciers and Ice Caps in a Changing ClimAte
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, aspect and slope for installing the loggers.
The field work took place on a wonderful sunny day on 6th of September 2023. We are happy that everything worked out as planned and we returned home from the mountains in a safe way with good new stories on our shoulders.