Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS

Application of GIS in glaciology: Retreat of Saskatchewan Glacier, case report

World Congress on GIS & Remote Sensing

August 01-03, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Anar M Samedi

University of Calgary, Canada

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Remote Sensing & GIS

Abstract:

The surface of Earth is constantly evolving due to various geomorphic processes that shape the landscape. Glaciers are considered one of the most significant geomorphic agents, which have shaped a variety of geomorphic landforms, such as U-shaped valleys, moraines and glacial lakes. Glaciers are extremely sensitive to climatic factors such as precipitation and temperature, because they affect the overall glacier mass-balance and are responsible for glacier's advance or retreat. The temporal scale of glacier�??s response to temperature and precipitation changes ranges from years to decades, which is considered short on the geologic time scale. The objective of this research paper is to establish a correlation between the climatic variables and the rate of retreat for the Saskatchewan Glacier in the Colombia Icefield. The model that was developed after extensive data analysis had allowed us to establish the correlation and project the further rate of retreat of the Saskatchewan glacier.

Biography :

Anar M Samedi has received his BSc in Geography from University of Calgary and BGIS from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is currently working as a Research Assistant at University of Calgary, Canada. His research interests include glanciology and climate change, air quality and population respiratory health monitoring and his last research was conducted in conjunction with Health Canada. He has 7 publications to his credit.

Email: anarsamedi@hotmail.com