MONITORING OF MOUNTAIN GLACIERS USING AIRBORNE LASER SCANNING (ACCORDING TO THE GLACIER FISCHT, WESTERN CAUCASUS)

DOI: 10.24057/2414-9179-2015-1-21-247-254

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About the Authors

A. V. Pogorelov

Kuban State University, Krasnodar, Russia
Russian Federation

K. R. Golovan

Kuban State University, Krasnodar, Russia
Russian Federation

E. S. Boyko

ZAO «SevKavTISIZ», Krasnodar, Russia
Russian Federation

Abstract

GlacierFischt–the most western glacierin the Caucasus, characterized by some geographical features. According to theobservations of 1909, tacheometry 1982 andairborne laser scanningin 2010were obtainedinformation aboutits evolution. For 100 years the glacier retreatedat 120–250m, the areahas decreased by33%. During 1982–2010, the surfaceof the glacier on average decreased by2 m. Madelidar survey laid the foundation for further monitoring.

Keywords

airborne laser scanning, Fischt glacier, monitoring, spatial changes

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For citation: Pogorelov A.V., Golovan K.R., Boyko E.S. MONITORING OF MOUNTAIN GLACIERS USING AIRBORNE LASER SCANNING (ACCORDING TO THE GLACIER FISCHT, WESTERN CAUCASUS). Proceedings of the International conference “InterCarto. InterGIS”. 2015;21:247–254 DOI: 10.24057/2414-9179-2015-1-21-247-254 (in Russian)