Helheim Glacier Time-Lapse Imagery from 2013 Summer Campaign

British Geological Survey collected high-resolution, high-oblique time-lapse images of Helheim glacier in southeast Greenland during the summer of 2013. Images were captured hourly from five camera positions, with three aimed at the calving front and two aimed cross-glacier, arranged in two stereo groups. The data is associated with multiple published scientific papers on glacier retreat and dynamics.

Use Cases

• Analyzing calving front dynamics and retreat based on the hourly time-lapse sequences.
• Extracting 3D glacier motion data based on the stereo image groups mentioned in the description.
• Studying the relationship between buoyant flexure and mass loss as referenced in the linked papers.
• Validating glacier flow models using the high-temporal-resolution imagery from specific up-glacier and down-glacier viewpoints.

Strengths

• High-resolution imagery captured at hourly intervals, providing dense temporal coverage.
• Images were collected from five distinct locations, offering multiple perspectives of the glacier.
• Arrangement in two stereo groups suggests potential for 3D data extraction.

Limitations

• The description notes 'some optical issues that will degrade quality' of the imagery.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

High-resolution, high-oblique time-lapse photography from five camera stations.

Time Range

Summer 2013

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-09 08:33:06.804677; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Helheim glacier, southeast Greenland