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S-042F Fountain 

Data Set Name:
S-042F 1996/97

Investigator:
PI: Andrew Fountain
POC: PI
Institution: Portland State University
Email: fountainapdx.edu
Web Site: http://huey.colorado.edu

Data Type:
Static GPS

Dates:
1/97

Location:
Name: Taylor Valley
Coordinates: 77 37 S  162 40 E
Radius: 25 km

Data Center:
Name: UNAVCO
URL: www.unavco.org
Email: archive-gpsunavco.org
Phone: 303-381-7500
Summary:
Dr. Fountain requested GPS support prior to the field season to obtain precise coordinates for glacial monitoring stakes on five Taylor Valley glaciers (Canada, Commonwealth, Howard, Seuss, and Taylor). Stakes on four of these glaciers were surveyed during the 1995-96 season. By repeating the GPS measurements, glacier velocity profiles were obtained, contributing valuable data to the mass-balance study in Taylor Valley. Repeat measurements on the Canada glacier verified the preliminary velocity results obtained during the 1995-96 field season.

Other support included obtaining glacier topography on several cross sections of the Canada Glacier using the continuous kinematic data collection strategy. In addition, meter level positions of various meteorological stations, stream gauges, and other features in Taylor Valley were obtained.

Refresher training was provided to field team member Paul Langevin on equipment set-up and operation, data management, and data processing. Mr. Langevin had attended a GPS training session at UNAVCO before the previous field season. Field engineering support was provided during the initial surveys.
 

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