Case studies and examples of different mechanisms by which glaciers can surge

Examples of degree day melt models used on valley glaciers.

Description of methods, benefits and difficulties with using energy balance models to model surface melt on glaciers or ice sheets.

Exam notes on the subglacial hydrology of mountain glaciers, and how the switch from a distributed to channelised system occurs.

Summary of the methodology, benefits and limitations of modelling glacier melt using positive degree day models.

Examples of how degree day melt models can be enhanced by adding additional terms.