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SmartStake: an autonomous measurement station for high resolution glacier ablation monitoring

SmartStake: an autonomous measurement station for high resolution glacier ablation monitoring

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Overview: The SmartStake is an autonomous measurement station designed for high-resolution monitoring of glacier ablation. It provides precise tracking of glacier mass loss with sub-hourly time steps and millimetric accuracy.
Key Features:
  • High Resolution Measurement: Capable of measuring changes with less than 1 cm accuracy.
  • Cumulative Ablation: Can measure up to 10 meters of cumulative ablation.
  • GPS Integration: For precise location tracking.
  • High Temporal Resolution: User-defined time steps, typically set at 15 minutes.
  • Battery Powered: Minimum battery life of 2 years.
  • Internal Data Logger: For data storage and retrieval.
Options:
  • Wireless Data Transmission: Supports LoRa, LTE-M, 4G, and SigFox.
  • Additional Measurements: Capable of measuring snowfall height, temperature, and humidity.
Design and Usability:
  • Winter Resistant: Designed to withstand harsh winter conditions.
  • Light and Compact: Can be handled and installed by a single person.
  • Easy Installation: Simple setup process with direct and non-ambiguous measurements using an automatic reel.
Deployment: The SmartStake was deployed for continuous ablation monitoring at 2400 meters above sea level on the Argentière Glacier in the French Alps during late summer 2019.
Design and Validation: Developed by A. Rabatel and R. Biron at I.G.E., Grenoble, in collaboration with CNRS, UGA, IRD, and G-INP.
Contact Information: For more details, contact via email at [email protected] or visit www.A2PhotonicSensors.com.
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SmartStake: an autonomous measurement station for high resolution glacier ablation monitoring Tracking the glacier mass loss along the melt season with sub-hourly time step and millimetric accuracy Argentière Glacier, French Alps Late summer 2019 continuous ablation monitoring at 2400 m a.s.l. SmartStake : Designed and validated by A. Rabatel & R. Biron - I.G.E., Grenoble CNRS / UGA / IRD / G-INP High temporal resolution monitoring User-defined time step (typical 15’) Battery powered Min. 2-years life High resolution meas. (<1cm) Up to 10-m cumulative ablation Light and compact Can be handled by a single person Direct and non-ambiguous measurement (automatic reel) Easy to install and set-up Internal data logger Winter resistant Wireless data transmission LoRa / LTE-M / 4G / SigFox GPS Snowfall height Temperature Humidity

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