Matt Hoffman Measuring Solar Radiation on Taylor Glacier

December 23rd, 2007 andrea Posted in news | Comments Off on Matt Hoffman Measuring Solar Radiation on Taylor Glacier

On Taylor, LTER science researcher/Portland State  University graduate student Matt Hoffman used a spectroradiometer which measures the energy of visible and infrared light as a function of wavelength (http://asdi.com/products-fs3.asp) to make detailed measurements of solar radiation on and beneath the surface of glaciers in the Dry Valleys. This image shows him using the spectroradiometer to make surface measurements, you can see more detailed photos if you click on the image.