2009 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV Online Program

Paper Session: 5554 Remote Sensing of the Cryosphere is scheduled on Thursday, 3/26/09, from 3:10 PM - 4:50 PM in North Hall N115, Las Vegas Convention Center Sponsorship(s): Cryosphere Specialty Group Remote Sensing Specialty Group Organizer(s): Elias Deeb - University of Utah Chair(s): Elias Deeb - University of Utah Abstract(s):   3:10 PM   Author(s): *Ann C Bryant - University of Utah  Abstract Title: Impact of Sub-Pixel Topographic Variation in Snow-Covered Area Modeling 3:30 PM   Author(s): *John Adler - NOAA / CIRES R. Ian Crocker - CU Boulder  Abstract Title: LIDAR Mapping of a Greenlandic Supraglacial Lake Region near the Jakobshavn Isbrae 3:50 PM   Author(s): *John Heinrichs - Fort Hays State University James C Clare - Fort Hays State University  Abstract Title: Icesat Observations Of The Spatial Pattern Of Ice Thickness In And Around Polynyas 4:10 PM   Author(s): *Shrinidhi Ambinakudige - Mississippi State University  Abstract Title: Estimation of Planimetric and Volumetric Changes in Gangotri Glacier in Himalayas using Multi-spectral Satellite Images 4:30 PM   Author(s): *Ramesh P. Singh - Chapman University Anup K Prasad - Chapman University Ritesh Gautam - NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland J. Senthil Kumar - Menas Kafatos - Chapman University  Abstract Title: Declining Trend of the Himalayan Snow Cover Observed from Multi Sensor Data Session Description: The cryosphere consists of ice sheets, ice caps and glaciers, sea ice, snow cover, lake and river ice, as well as seasonally frozen ground and permafrost; thus, it is an important variable in the global climate system and water cycle. Based on the fact that large areas of the cryosphere exist in areas where temperatures are close to melting and where climate models predict continued warming, they are very important to monitor in both space and time. Due to the nature of these environments, cryospheric features usually exist in remote areas, under difficult weather conditions, and usually without the availability of consistent ground measurements. Advancements in remote sensing platforms and techniques have made the use of spaceborne and airborne sensors an ideal means of monitoring the global cryosphere. Multi-temporal observations also provide an ideal opportunity for remote sensing to study the sensitivity of the cryosphere through both space and time. This session hopes to explore the use of remote sensing platforms, techniques, and tools to study any aspect of the Earth's cryosphere.

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