Remote sensing of alpine glaciers in visible and infrared wavelengths: a survey of advances and prospects |
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| Authors: | Anshuman Bhardwaj PK Joshi Lydia Sam Snehmani |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Environmental Science, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India;2. Department of Natural Resources, TERI University, New Delhi, India;3. Department of Natural Resources, TERI University, New Delhi, India;4. School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India;5. Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment, Chandigarh, India |
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| Abstract: | Remote sensing is an efficient tool for temporal monitoring of inaccessible alpine glacial terrain. This study discusses the methods of remote sensing in visible and infrared (IR) wavelengths, which are helpful in providing important information about alpine glaciers. The scope of this study covers recent advances and prospects in optical and thermal remote sensing of glacier facies, glacier velocity, mass balance, glacial hazards and automated mapping techniques. The technology is ever evolving with the advent of new remote sensors capturing data in visible/IR wavelengths and better digital computing technology. An extensive list of significant studies further helps the reader to explore a particular topic of interest. We survey recent advances in this field and additionally highlight the emerging prospects. |
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| Keywords: | optical remote sensing alpine glacier glacier velocity glacial lakes glacier facies glacial hazard geodetic mass balance |
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