Physics of Glaciers

Rating:
Summary: An excellent introduction to theoretical glaciology.
Review: This is the 3rd edition of a classical university textbook. It is an introduction to the behaviour of glaciers and ice sheets from a theoretical point of view. A wide range of subjects are treated e.g. ice dynamics, mass balance, climatology, ice core analysis, hydrology, thermal properties, etc. The equations governing the flow of valley glaciers, ice sheets and ice streams are presented along with the physical arguments.
A basic knowledge of mathematics and physics is an advantage.

Rating:
Summary: An excellent introduction to theoretical glaciology.
Review: This is the 3rd edition of classical university textbook. It is a complete introduction to the behaviour of glaciers and ice sheets from a theoretical point of view. It treats a wide range of subjects e.g. ice dynamics, mass balance, climatology, ice core analysis, hydrology, thermal properties, etc. The equations of ice flow in valley glaciers, ice sheets and ice streams are presented along with the physical arguments.
A basic knowledge of mathematics and physics is an advantage.