Rock Glacier Inventory and Characteristics for Printse Valley, Switzerland
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Description
Rock glacier inventory, Printse Valley, Valais, Switzerland, Version 1 is a geospatial dataset cataloging 71 rock glaciers across two sectors of the Printse Valley. For each feature, it includes characteristics like orientation, width, length, elevation, form type, material, activity, and lithology. The dataset also contains spring temperature and BTS (Bottom Temperature of Snow) measurements for some rock glaciers, with data collected between 1992 and 1997.
Use Cases
Mapping rock glacier distribution and density based on the inventory of 71 features across two defined sectors.
Analyzing the relationship between rock glacier characteristics (orientation, elevation, activity) and local topography or climate.
Studying ground thermal regimes using the spring temperature and BTS measurements for selected rock glaciers.
Comparing rock glacier form, material, and activity types across different lithological and geomorphic settings.
Strengths
Contains a detailed inventory of 71 rock glaciers with individually recorded characteristics.
Includes direct field measurements (spring temperature, BTS) for a subset of features, providing ground-truth data.
Data collection spans a multi-year period (1992-1997), allowing for a snapshot of conditions.
Limitations
Column names and exact data structure are not specified in the provided metadata.
The last update date conflicts between sources (1997 vs. 2026), suggesting metadata may not reflect actual data currency.
The dataset's original presentation on a 1998 CD-ROM may indicate outdated file formats or access methods.
Provenance
Source
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Collection Method
Field inventory and measurements conducted in the Printse Valley.
Time Range
1992 to 1997
Freshness
Data was collected during 1992 and 1997. Metadata update dates conflict: one source lists 1997-12-31, others list 2026-04-09.
Geography
Printse Valley and the Louvie basin, Valais, Switzerland.
License is listed as 'other-license-specified'; users must investigate the specific terms. Original data was distributed on the 'CAPS Version 1.0 CD-ROM, June 1998'.