Rivera, A. & Casassa, G. (2002) : “Ice thickness measurements on the Southern Patagonia Icefield” In: The Patagonian Icefields. A unique natural laboratory for environmental and climate change studies. CASASSA, G., F. SEPÚLVEDA & R. SINCLAIR (Eds.) Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York, pp. 101-115.

Resumen / Abstract.

The first detailed ice thickness measurements in the accumulation area of the Southern Patagonia Icefield have been obtained with a radio-echo sounding system, revealing a complex subglacial topography and internal reflection pattern. A ground-based digital impulse radar system at 2.5 MHz was used to obtain continuous profiles of the subglacial topography the system was mounted on sledges that were pulled by a snowmobile, allowing for coverage of extensive areas in short periods of time. 

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