Extent Changes in the Perennial Snowfields of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Alaska

Extent Changes in the Perennial Snowfields of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Alaska

Perennial snowfields in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve (GAAR) in the central Brooks Range of Alaska are a critical component of the cryosphere. They serve as habitat for an array of wildlife, including caribou, a species that is crucial as a food and cultural resource for rural subsi...

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Main Authors: Molly E. Tedesche, Erin D. Trochim, Steven R. Fassnacht, Gabriel J. Wolken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Hydrology
Subjects:
snow hydrology
remote sensing
perennial snowfields
Brooks Range
Landsat
supervised classification
climate change
Arctic
alpine hydrology
Google Earth Engine
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5338/6/2/53

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