Priority is given to ETHZ students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost.
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Courses
Number
Title
Hours
Lecturers
651-4162-00 P
Field Course Glaciology
If the Corona Situation allows: The field course will take place from August 25 until September 1, 2021 (no online format possible). A mandatory information meeting will be on Wednesday 19 May 2021 at 16:30 in HIA C13 (Hönggerberg).
Introduction to investigation methods in glaciology with both theory and experimental application. The students design, plan, and evaluate their individual projects, and present the results to their colleagues and the instructors.
Objective
- Introduction to measurement techniques in glaciology - Experience with realisation of measurement and data analysis - Interpretation and presentation of results
Content
The 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 8 days in August/September including lectures at ETH and field work on Rhonegletscher.
Prerequisites / Notice
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.
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Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)