Long-term atmospheric precipitation monitoring in Hornsund region (Ariebreen)

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Contact
Adam Nawrot
anawrot@igf.edu.pl
Info
not applicable
Operational
No
Geospatial location
POINT (15.4754 77.02756)
450.00
Environment
Ariebreen - 0.5 km long glacier between Skoddefjellet and the northern part of Ariekammen, southernmost in Wedel Jarlsberg Land.
Observed Variable(s)
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE>SNOW/ICE>SNOW/ICE CHEMISTRY
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During the accumulation season, snow samples are collected from the Ariebreen glacier a few times per season. Snow samples are collected to the polyethylene sterile bags and are taken to the Polish Polar Station Hornsund. After melting at room temperature, the pH, conductivity and chemical composition (major ions) are analysed at the Polish Polar Station’s chemical