A high-resolution image time series of the Gorner Glacier – Swiss Alps – derived from repeated unmanned aerial vehicle surveys

<p>Modern drone technology provides an efficient means to monitor the response of alpine glaciers to climate warming. Here we present a new topographic dataset based on images collected during 10 UAV surveys of the Gorner Glacier glacial system (Switzerland) carried out approximately every 2 w...

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Main Authors: L. Benoit, A. Gourdon, R. Vallat, I. Irarrazaval, M. Gravey, B. Lehmann, G. Prasicek, D. Gräff, F. Herman, G. Mariethoz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-04-01
Series:Earth System Science Data
Online Access:https://www.earth-syst-sci-data.net/11/579/2019/essd-11-579-2019.pdf