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Copyright Copernicus GmbH 2011

Abstract

The investigation and modelling of permafrost distribution, particularly in areas of discontinuous permafrost, is challenging due to spatial heterogeneity, remoteness of measurement sites and data scarcity. We have designed a strategy for standardizing different local data sets containing evidence of the presence or absence of permafrost into an inventory for the entire European Alps. With this brief communication, we present the structure and contents of this inventory. This collection of permafrost evidence not only highlights existing data and allows new analyses based on larger data sets, but also provides complementary information for an improved interpretation of monitoring results.

Details

Title
Brief Communication: "An inventory of permafrost evidence for the European Alps"
Author
Cremonese, E.; Gruber, S.; Phillips, M.; Pogliotti, P.; Boeckli, L.; Noetzli, J.; Suter, C.; Bodin, X.; Crepaz, A.; Kellerer-Pirklbauer, A.; Lang, K.; Letey, S.; Mair, V.; Cella, U. Morra di; Ravanel, L.; Scapozza, C.; Seppi, R.; Zischg, A.
First page
651
Publication year
2011
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Copernicus GmbH
ISSN
19940424
e-ISSN
19940416
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
898318170
Copyright
Copyright Copernicus GmbH 2011