{"product_id":"field-techniques-in-glaciology-and-glacial-geomorphology-paperback-softback-9780470844274","title":"Field Techniques in Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470844274","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eField Techniques in Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBryn Hubbard (Author), Neil F. Glasser (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470844274, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 April 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e416 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.595 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eField Techniques in Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology\u003c\/i\u003e is the first text to provide this essential information in a single comprehensive volume.  \u003cp\u003eCoverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of field data acquisition in the broader disciplines of glaciology and glacial geomorphology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLogistical preparations for fieldwork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eField techniques in glaciology such as investigations on ice and meltwaters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eField techniques in glacial geomorphology ranging from investigations on glacial landforms and sediments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternational case studies show each method in practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Aim 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The scope of this book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Book format and content 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The role of fieldwork in glaciology and glacial geomorphology 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 The relationship between field glaciology and glaciological theory 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Planning and conducting glaciological fieldwork 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Aim 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Designing and planning field-based research 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Logistical preparations for fieldwork 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Fieldwork data 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Glacier ice: Character, sampling and analysis 30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Aim 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Ice masses and ice facies: Principles, definition and identification 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Sampling glacier ice 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Ice analysis 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Student projects 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Glacier meltwater: Character, sampling and analysis 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Aim 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Background 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Measuring bulk meltwater discharge: Stage-discharge rating curves 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Sampling and analysing glacial meltwaters 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Automated measurements by sensors and loggers 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Tracer investigations 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Student projects 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Hot-water borehole drilling and borehole instrumentation 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Aim 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Introduction 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Hot-water drilling 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Borehole instrumentation 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Summary 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Student projects 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Ice radar 148\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Aim 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Background and physical principles 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Ice radar equipment 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Radar data presentation 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Field radar surveys 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Processing 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Field application and interpretation of ice radar 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Student projects 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Glacier mass balance and motion 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Aim 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Surface energy budget 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Mass balance 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Glacier motion and ice velocity 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Student projects 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Glacigenic sediments 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Aim 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Introduction to field sedimentology 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Colour and organic content 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Sediment texture 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Particle morphology: The shape and roundness of sedimentary particles 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Bedding 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Sedimentary structures 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Palaeocurrent data 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Other properties 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10 Field sampling techniques 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11 Fabric analysis: General considerations 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.12 Clast macrofabrics 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.13 Clast microfabrics and microstructural description 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.14 Clast mesofabrics 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.15 Laboratory analysis 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.16 Interpreting the environment of deposition of sediments 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.17 Presentation of sedimentological data 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.18 Student projects 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Mapping glaciers and glacial landforms 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Aim 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 General 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