651-4162-00L  Field Course Glaciology

SemesterSpring Semester 2016
LecturersA. Bauder
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractIntroduction to investigation methods in glaciology with both theory and experimental application. The students design, plan, sample, evaluate and present the results of own individual projects.
Objective- Introduction to measurement techniques in glaciology
- Experience with realisation of measurement and data analysis
- Interpretation and presentation of results
ContentThe course covers methodologies and techniques to analyse physical conditions of glaciers and their evolution. Basic measurement techniques of surveying,drilling as well as working with sensors and data loggers are introduced. Covered fields include topographical setting, mass balance, glacier fluctuations, ice flow and glacier hydrology.
The course starts with an introduction toward the end of the spring semester and is followd by 6 days in september including lectures at ETH and a field work on Rhonegletscher.
Prerequisites / NoticeSome basic knowledge in glaciology e.g. course 651-3561-00L Kryosphäre is recommended.
This field course is organized in collaboration with the University of Hokkaido in Sapporo. Possibility to join three days of excursions to Unterer Grindelwaldgletscher, Jungfraujoch and Gornergletscher.