Glacier melt modeling: Short Wave Radiation 1996-2011

Summary

Abstract: 

This is the data and metatada for modeled Short Wave Radiation - part of six modeled parameters that comprise the Taylor Valley Galcier Melt modeling

Data contained and described in this document correspond to the physically-based surface energy balance model for the glaciers of Taylor Valley developed by the dataset owners. The spatial variability in ablation (ice melt and sublimation), runoff, and climate sensitivity of the glaciers was modeled using 16 years of meteorological and surface mass balance (the net mass gain or loss of ice on the surface of the glacier) observations collected in Taylor Valley (see figure).  

An unusual aspect of the model is the inclusion of transmission of solar radiation into the ice and subsequent drainage of some subsurface melt .  

Melt model was applied to the ablation zones of the glaciers of Taylor Valley, identified by colored areas. Mass balance stakes, meteorological stations, and stream gages shown for reference.

This dataset package is part of a 6-pack multi-set, which you can find at http://mcmlter.org 
The input files, parameters and examples are found in this package: http://mcmlter.org/content/glacier-melt-modeling-inputs-and-example-m-fi... 

Date Range: 

Monday, January 1, 1996 to Saturday, December 31, 2011

Modeled data details for the shortwave solar radiation, year 1996

Modeled data details for the shortwave solar radiation, year 1997

Modeled data details for the shortwave solar radiation, year 1998

Modeled data for the incoming shortwave radiation, year 1999

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2000

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2001

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2002

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2003

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2004

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2005

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2006

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2007

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2008

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2009

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2010

Modeled data for the incoming longwave radiation, year 2011

DOI: 

10.6073/pasta/a9ac236a4f8ef882f9f660a2531e0e13

Dataset ID: 

8007
Data Citation
Hoffman, M. 2016. Glacier melt modeling: Short Wave Radiation 1996-2011. Environmental Data Initiative. DOI: 10.6073/pasta/a9ac236a4f8ef882f9f660a2531e0e13. Dataset accessed 19 March 2024.
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