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| Titel |
An estimate of global glacier volume |
| VerfasserIn |
A. Grinsted |
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| Sprache |
Englisch
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1994-0416
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In: The Cryosphere ; 7, no. 1 ; Nr. 7, no. 1 (2013-01-30), S.141-151 |
| Datensatznummer |
250017408
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/tc-7-141-2013.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| I assess the feasibility of using multivariate scaling relationships to
estimate glacier volume from glacier inventory data. Scaling laws are
calibrated against volume observations optimized for the specific purpose of
estimating total global glacier ice volume. I find that adjustments for
continentality and elevation range improve skill of area–volume scaling.
These scaling relationships are applied to each record in the Randolph
Glacier Inventory, which is the first globally complete inventory of glaciers
and ice caps. I estimate that the total volume of all glaciers in the world
is 0.35 ± 0.07 m sea level equivalent, including ice sheet peripheral
glaciers. This is substantially less than a recent state-of-the-art estimate.
Area–volume scaling bias issues for large ice masses, and incomplete
inventory data are offered as explanations for the difference. |
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