Antarctic Ice Trench Soluble Anion and Trace Element Measurements

Measurements from 3,795 co-registered ice samples collected from a horizontal trench in the Mt. Moulton Blue Ice Area, Antarctica. The data set contains analyses of soluble major anions via Ion Chromatography and trace elements via inductively coupled plasma sector field mass spectrometry. It was published by the organization AMD_USAPDC and last updated in January 2004.

Use Cases

• Analyze correlations between soluble major anion concentrations and trace element levels across the 3,795 samples.
• Model spatial chemical variations within the horizontal ice trench using co-registered sample data.
• Investigate historical atmospheric deposition signals recorded in the ice through trace element profiles.

Strengths

• Contains 3,795 co-registered ice samples, providing a substantial sample set for analysis.
• Each sample includes two distinct analytical measurements: soluble major anions and trace elements.

Limitations

• Data is over 20 years old, with the last update in 2004, which may limit its relevance for contemporary climate studies.
• The specific columns, data types, and potential measurement uncertainties are not described.

Provenance

Source

nasa_earthdata via AMD_USAPDC

Collection Method

Samples analyzed for soluble major anions by Ion Chromatography and for trace elements by inductively coupled plasma sector field mass spectrometry.

Geography

Mt. Moulton Blue Ice Area, Antarctica