101-0289-00L Applied Glaciology
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | M. Funk, A. Bauder, D. Farinotti |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Abstract | We will explain the fundamentals of physics of glaciers which are necessary for treating applied problems. We will go into climate-glacier interactions, flow of glaciers, lake ice and hydrology of glaciers. |
Objective | To understand the fundamental physical processes in glaciology. To learn some basic numerical modelling techniques for glacier flow. To identify glaciological hazards and to learn some assessment and mitigation possibilities. |
Content | Basics in physical glaciology Dynamics of glaciers: deformation of glacier ice, role of water in glacier motion, reaction of glaciers to climate changes, glacier calving, surges Ice falls, ice avalanches Glacier floods Lake ice and bearing capacity |
Lecture notes | Handouts are available |
Literature | Relevante Literatur wird während der Vorlesung angegeben. |
Prerequisites / Notice | Für aktuelle Fallbeispiele werden risikobasierte Massnahmen bei glaziologischen Naturgefahren diskutiert. Voraussetzungen: Es werden Grundkenntnisse in Mechanik und Physik vorausgesetzt. |