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Metadata

  • Station or cluster: CryoNet Station
  • Type: Not specified
  • Attribute(s):
  • Belongs to cluster: Sonnblick Integrated Site
  • WMO ID (if any):
  • Shape: point
  • Latitude, longitude: 47.10, 12.70
  • Altitude and/or range (m): 2650
  • Landscape: Glacier
  • Year established: 2012
  • Year-round? Yes
  • Operations contact: Bernhard Hynek
  • Science contact: Bernhard Hynek
  • Data contact: Bernhard Hynek

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AWS Pasterze
Not specified CryoNet Station Information

The AWS is located on the glacier Pasterze. The AWS is placed on the glacier with tripod. Inclination of station is measured by inclinometer.

Other relevant measurement method documents:

The AWS is maintained according to agreed standards of the AWS community.

Data Information

Measurements

The measurements made at AWS Pasterze are listed in the following tables. (Note: If End Year is blank, measurements are ongoing.)

Cryosphere Measurements

Element Variable Start Year End Year Frequency
SnowDepth2011Continuous
SnowAlbedo2011Continuous

Atmosphere Measurements

Element Variable Start Year End Year Frequency
MetAir temperature2012Continuous
MetHumidity/vapour pressure2012Continuous
MetWind speed and direction2012Continuous
MetAir pressure2012Continuous
RadiationDownwelling shortwave2012Continuous
RadiationUpwelling shortwave2012Continuous
RadiationDownwelling longwave2012Continuous
RadiationUpwelling longwave2012Continuous

Last updated: 31 May 2017