Stabilisation of geodetic points in the surroundings of Johann Gregor Mendel Station, James Ross Island, Antarctica
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| Year of publication | 2014 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Czech Polar Reports |
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| Web | http://www.sci.muni.cz/CPR/7cislo/Stachon-web.pdf |
| Field | Earth magnetism, geography |
| Keywords | geodetic points; periglacial environment; permafrost; Antarctic Peninsula; James Ross Island; Antarctica |
| Description | The article is focused on issuing of the permanent stabilisation of geodetic points in the periglacial environment. Periglacial environment of ice-free areas of northern James Ross Island is characterised by specific geomorphological processes connected with freezing and thawing and mass movement processes in the superficial part of the ground. Variable intensity of periglacial processes creates main limitations for traditional methods of permanent geodetic point’s stabilisation. This article describes periglacial processes with regards to the traditional stabilisation methods and suggests alternative solutions, which were practically applied and verified on the ice-free area of Ulu Peninsula, northern James Ross Island. |
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