Course Description
The lecture provides an introduction to key aspects of both fundamental and applied glaciology. It covers the description and basic role of the cryosphere within the climate system, with a particular focus on alpine glaciers and ice sheets Special attention is given to the role of glaciers as climate archives, including ice core drilling. A one-day field excursion may offer participants the opportunity to gain first-hand glaciological experience.
The main topics covered include:
- Ice in the climate system
- Mass balance and glacier morphology
- Firnification
- Deformation and flow of ice (continuum mechanics)
- Temperature distribution in ice
- Ice core research (isotopes, aerosol, gases
