Quelccaya Ice Cap
Reference CryoNet Station Information
The Quelccaya Icecap is the largest icecap in the tropics and the site of a number of important paleoclimatological investigations using ice cores. The comprehensive precipitation monitoring station is located at 5,650 m just below the summit on an extensive level ice plateau.
Other Networks to Which This CryoNet Station Belongs
- SENAMHI Peru
- Universidad Nacional de San Antonio de Abad de Cusco
Other relevant measurement method documents:
Following best practices for measuring precipitation and snowfall using automated methods.
Data Information
- Are the data quality controlled? yes
- How are the data accessible? HTTP (web)
- Data availability (may depend on the variable measured): in near real-time, delayed less than one year
Publications
N/A
Measurements
The measurements made at Quelccaya Ice Cap are listed in the following tables. (Note: If End Year is blank, measurements are ongoing.)
Cryosphere Measurements
| Atmosphere Measurements
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Measurement Notes and Other Measurements
Category | Description or List |
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Atmosphere | Instruments include: OTT Pluvio2 weighing precipitation gauge surrounded by a Belfort double alter shield, OTT Parsivel present weather sensors, RM Young 05103 Alpine wind sensor, Campbell Scientific SR50a sonic snow depth sensor. |