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Record Search Query: [Parameters: Topic='SOLID EARTH', Term='ROCKS/MINERALS', Variable_Level_1='MINERALS/CRYSTALS']
Data on geomorphology, neotectonics, soils, permafrost and freshwater in the Antarctic Peninsula region.
Entry ID: CNDP-ESP_GEOANT-UAM

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Summary
Abstract: In English:

This dataset contains registered data on studies carried out by the research group on Geology from the University Autonoma of Madrid (GEOANT). Data about geomorphology, neotectonics, soils, permafrost and freshwater in the Antarctic Peninsula region are included.

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Estos datos proceden del grupo de investigacion de Geologia de la Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (GEOANT). Se incluyen datos sobre geomorfología, neotectónica, suelos, permafrost y aguas continentales, obtenidos en diversos proyectos desarrollados en la region de la Peninsula Antartica e islas cercanas.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -60.5   S: -68.7   E: -44.3   W: -83.3
Min Altitude: 0 Max Altitude: 4897
Min Depth: 0 Max Depth: 0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Jeronimo Lopez-Martinez
Dataset Title: Data on geomorphology, neotectonics, soils, permafrost and freshwater in the Antarctic Peninsula region.
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1991-12-30
Stop Date: 2008-02-20
Location Keywords
Science Keywords
AGRICULTURE > SOILS > SOIL CHEMISTRY Parameter Definition
AGRICULTURE > SOILS > SOIL CLASSIFICATION Parameter Definition
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Platform
FIELD SURVEYS Ancillary Description
FIXED OBSERVATION STATIONS Ancillary Description
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Instrument
ADG > Acoustic Depth Gauge Ancillary Description
AEROVANES Ancillary Description
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Project
Quality Quality is hard to assess at Dome C, as commercial instruments are used but are not validated for such conditions (cold, frost).

Otherwise, commercial instrument accuracy. Instruments are from recognized manufacturers / providers such as Campbell, Vaisala, Biral, etc.
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Use Constraints Please contact data providers.
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
IN WORK
Distribution
Distribution Media: ELECTRONIC MEDIA > Online Internet (HTTP)

Distribution Media: ELECTRONIC MEDIA > Online FTP
Personnel
CHRISTOPHE GENTHON
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: 33 (0)4 76 82 42 15
Fax: 33 (0)4 76 82 41 01
Email: genthon at lgge.obs.ujf-grenoble.fr
Contact Address:
LGGE
54 Rue Molière, BP96
City: Saint Martin d'Hères
Postal Code: 38402
Country: France
Publications/References
Genthon C., P. Lardeux, et G. Krinner, 2007. The surface accumulation and ablation of a blue ice area near Cap Prudhomme, Adélie Land, Antarctica, J. Glaciol. 53, Vol. 183, 635-645.

Genthon C., M. Town, D. Six, V. Favier, S. Argentini, A. Pellegrini, 2009. Meteorological atmospheric boundary layer measurements and ECMWF Analyses during summer at Dome C, Antarctica, J. Geophys. Res, in press.

Rabier F., et al., 2009. The Concordiasi project in Antarctica, Bull. Am. Met. Soc., submitted
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-09-07
Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-01-31

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