Chapter
MAGS Contribution to Hydrologic and Surface Process Research
Abstract
The Mackenzie GEWEX Study (MAGS) research contributed to advancement in our knowledge on hydrologic and surface processes common to all cold regions. These include the accumulation, sublimation and ablation aspects of the snow in boreal forest and tundra areas; infiltration into and thawing of frozen soil; breakup of river ice and the associated floods. Additionally, there are several land surface features distinctive to the Mackenzie River …
Authors
Woo M-K; Rouse WR
Book title
Cold Region Atmospheric and Hydrologic Studies. The Mackenzie GEWEX Experience: Volume 2: Hydrologic Processes
Editors
Woo M-K
Pagination
pp. 9-38
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication Date
2008
ISBN-13
9783540751366
DOI
10.1007/978-3-540-75136-6_2