Changes in speed near the onset of Bindschadler Ice Stream, West Antarctica

Authors: Winberry, J. Paul; Anandakrishnan, Sridhar; Smith, Andrew M.

Source: Annals of Glaciology, Volume 46, Number 1, October 2007 , pp. 83-86(4)

Publisher: International Glaciological Society

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Abstract:

Ice-stream velocities can change rapidly. Understanding the spatial and temporal pattern of these changes and the forcings responsible is essential for predicting ice-sheet mass balance. Inland migration of the onset location will lead to more efficient drainage of inland ice. One way to monitor the stability of the onset location is to investigate changes in the velocity field. We report on the velocity near the onset of Bindschadler Ice Stream, West Antarctica, in 2002 and compare these data to the velocity measured in 1996. Mean annual velocities were determined by measuring the GPS position of markers during consecutive seasons. We compare our results with similar measurements from 1996 to investigate temporal changes in this ice-stream onset. Our results indicate that only minimal changes have occurred in the speed of the ice stream between 1996 and 2002.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.3189/172756407782871521

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