Glaciological Studies During the XVIII Expedition.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

Geological studies on shelf ice, polar ice tongue and icebergs were carried out on a routine basis as part of a long term programme of these elements. S o m e variations in the accumulation/ablation pattern over shelf ice are noticed during 1999 austral summer. A near steady state of recession of the snout of Dakshin Gangotri Glacier is indicated. The monitoring of icebergs in Southern Ocean was carried out between 45? and 70? south latitude on way to Antarctica and also during return voyage. T h e observations revealed that the maximum concentration of icebergs lies in two distinct zones separated by a less frequented area.

Status: Completed

Purpose: 1. Monitoring of icebergs during onward and return journey. 2. Accumulation on the ice shelf through a network of stakes. 3. Glaciological studies along the shelf margin. 4. Monitoring of snout of Dakshin Gangotri glacier.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Cryosphere,

Place/Location(s): Maitri, Antarctic,

Project: Glaciological Studies During the XVIII Expedition,

Topic Category(s): GeoScientific Information,

Date(s): 2020-09-28 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. R Asthana
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 1998-01-01
End Date   : 1999-12-31