Glacier Mapping, Axel Heiberg Island

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: physical sciences, glaciology, mapping, mass balance

Principal Investigator: Young, G.J. (1)
Licence Number: 11011
Organization: Department of Geography, Wilfrid Laurier University
Licensed Year(s): 1991
Issued: Jan 01, 1991
Project Team: P. Glenday; R. Hoag

Objective(s): to remap the White Glacier in order to calculate volumetric change since 1960 and to calibrate annual mass balance record;

Project Description: Dr. Young and his research team will remap the White Glacier, calculate volumetric change since 1960 and calibrate the annual mass balance record.