• mgr Tomasz Budzik
Position: specjalista badawczo-techniczny
Unit: Wydział Nauk Przyrodniczych
Adress: 41-200 Sosnowiec, ul. Będzińska 60
Floor: II
Room: 201
Phone: (32) 3689 592
E-mail: tomasz.budzik@us.edu.pl
Publications list: Publications by CINiBA
Publications list: Publications by OPUS
Scopus Author ID: 23396146600
Publications from the Scopus database
2023
Plenzler, J.; Piotrowicz, K.; Rymer, W.; Budzik, T.
Variability of biothermal conditions in the vicinity of the Polish Antarctic station in the South Shetlands, West Antarctica Journal Article
In: Polar Research, vol. 42, 2023, ISSN: 08000395.
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abstract = {There are nine year-round and 11 seasonal scientific stations in the South Shetland Islands, an area often visited by cruise ships and sailing yachts. Although this is the warmest part of Antarctica, the weather conditions may be demanding for humans. We analysed the variability of biothermal conditions near Henryk Arctowski Station Polish Antarctic Station, on King George Island, during the period 2013–2021, using the wind chill index (WCI), which com-bines air temperature and wind speed, to determine thermal sensation. WCI values were interpreted using two cold sensation categorisations. Hourly WCI values were assigned to thermal sensation classes that ranged from “comfort-able” to “frosty.” The most favourable biothermal conditions occurred from December to February. The “cold” sensation was dominant in all months, its average occurrence frequency ranging from 56.4% (in January) to 84.4% (in July). From November to March, there was no risk of frostbite to uncovered body parts. Such conditions occurred only from April to October, with a frequency of 0.2–6.8%; biothermal conditions were also the most variable in this period. Maximal WCI hourly values show that dangerous weather conditions may occur throughout the day in June and for most of the day from July to September. An abrupt change in biothermal conditions was more often caused by wind speed change than by air temperature change. The most marked WCI changes occurred from April to September, on average five times per year. Our results indicate that biothermal conditions in the vicinity of Arctowski Station are predominantly favourable for outdoor work only if a person wears proper winter clothing. © 2023 Joanna Plenzler et al.},
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There are nine year-round and 11 seasonal scientific stations in the South Shetland Islands, an area often visited by cruise ships and sailing yachts. Although this is the warmest part of Antarctica, the weather conditions may be demanding for humans. We analysed the variability of biothermal conditions near Henryk Arctowski Station Polish Antarctic Station, on King George Island, during the period 2013–2021, using the wind chill index (WCI), which com-bines air temperature and wind speed, to determine thermal sensation. WCI values were interpreted using two cold sensation categorisations. Hourly WCI values were assigned to thermal sensation classes that ranged from “comfort-able” to “frosty.” The most favourable biothermal conditions occurred from December to February. The “cold” sensation was dominant in all months, its average occurrence frequency ranging from 56.4% (in January) to 84.4% (in July). From November to March, there was no risk of frostbite to uncovered body parts. Such conditions occurred only from April to October, with a frequency of 0.2–6.8%; biothermal conditions were also the most variable in this period. Maximal WCI hourly values show that dangerous weather conditions may occur throughout the day in June and for most of the day from July to September. An abrupt change in biothermal conditions was more often caused by wind speed change than by air temperature change. The most marked WCI changes occurred from April to September, on average five times per year. Our results indicate that biothermal conditions in the vicinity of Arctowski Station are predominantly favourable for outdoor work only if a person wears proper winter clothing. © 2023 Joanna Plenzler et al.
2022
Ignatiuk, D.; Błaszczyk, M.; Budzik, T.; Grabiec, M.; Jania, J. A.; Kondracka, M.; Laska, M.; Małarzewski, Ł.; Stachnik, Ł.
A decade of glaciological and meteorological observations in the Arctic (Werenskioldbreen, Svalbard) Journal Article
In: Earth System Science Data, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 2487-2500, 2022, ISSN: 18663508, (6).
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author = { D. Ignatiuk and M. Błaszczyk and T. Budzik and M. Grabiec and J.A. Jania and M. Kondracka and M. Laska and Ł. Małarzewski and Ł. Stachnik},
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abstract = {The warming of the Arctic climate is well documented, but the mechanisms of Arctic amplification are still not fully understood. Thus, monitoring of glaciological and meteorological variables and the environmental response to accelerated climate warming must be continued and developed in Svalbard. Long-term meteorological observations carried out in situ on glaciers in conjunction with glaciological monitoring are rare in the Arctic and significantly expand our knowledge about processes in the polar environment. This study presents glaciological and meteorological data collected for 2009-2020 in southern Spitsbergen (Werenskioldbreen). The meteorological data are composed of air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, short-wave and long-wave upwelling and downwelling radiation on 10gmin, hourly and daily resolution (2009-2020). The snow dataset includes 49 data records from 2009 to 2019 with the snow depth, snow bulk density and snow water equivalent data. The glaciological data consist of seasonal and annual surface mass balance measurements (point and glacier-wide) for 2009-2020. The paper also includes modelling of the daily glacier surface ablation (2009-2020) based on the presented data. The datasets are expected to serve as local forcing data in hydrological and glaciological models as well as validation of calibration of remote sensing products. The datasets are available from the Polish Polar Database (https://ppdb.us.edu.pl/; last access: 24 May 2022) and Zenodo (10.5281/zenodo.6528321; Ignatiuk; 2021a; 10.5281/zenodo.5792168; Ignatiuk; 2021b). © 2022 EDP Sciences. All rights reserved.},
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The warming of the Arctic climate is well documented, but the mechanisms of Arctic amplification are still not fully understood. Thus, monitoring of glaciological and meteorological variables and the environmental response to accelerated climate warming must be continued and developed in Svalbard. Long-term meteorological observations carried out in situ on glaciers in conjunction with glaciological monitoring are rare in the Arctic and significantly expand our knowledge about processes in the polar environment. This study presents glaciological and meteorological data collected for 2009-2020 in southern Spitsbergen (Werenskioldbreen). The meteorological data are composed of air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, short-wave and long-wave upwelling and downwelling radiation on 10gmin, hourly and daily resolution (2009-2020). The snow dataset includes 49 data records from 2009 to 2019 with the snow depth, snow bulk density and snow water equivalent data. The glaciological data consist of seasonal and annual surface mass balance measurements (point and glacier-wide) for 2009-2020. The paper also includes modelling of the daily glacier surface ablation (2009-2020) based on the presented data. The datasets are expected to serve as local forcing data in hydrological and glaciological models as well as validation of calibration of remote sensing products. The datasets are available from the Polish Polar Database (https://ppdb.us.edu.pl/; last access: 24 May 2022) and Zenodo (10.5281/zenodo.6528321; Ignatiuk; 2021a; 10.5281/zenodo.5792168; Ignatiuk; 2021b). © 2022 EDP Sciences. All rights reserved.
2021
Niedźwiedź, T.; Łupikasza, E. B.; Małarzewski, Ł.; Budzik, T.
Surface-based nocturnal air temperature inversions in southern Poland and their influence on PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations in Upper Silesia Journal Article
In: Theoretical and Applied Climatology, vol. 146, no. 3-4, pp. 897-919, 2021, ISSN: 0177798X, (4).
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abstract = {The frequency, strength and seasonal variations of surface-based temperature inversions (SBTIs) in Upper Silesia (Southern Poland) were examined using data from January 2001 to September 2020. Based on the air temperatures recorded at the meteorological station of the Institute of Earth Sciences in Sosnowiec (263 m a.s.l.) at heights of 2 m and 88 m above the ground, the vertical temperature gradient of the 100-m layer (γSos100 m) was determined. A lapse rate of γSos100 m > 0.5 K was defined as a temperature inversion. The measurements for 00 UTC (midnight) and 12 UTC (midday) were compared with data from the upper air station in Wrocław (116 m a.s.l.) located in the Lower Silesia Lowland, approximately 170 km NW of Sosnowiec. Based on soundings from Wrocław, in addition to the temperature gradient in the lower 100-m layer of air (γWrc100), three other characteristics of SBTIs were calculated: inversion depth (ID) or thickness in metres, inversion strength (ΔTi) in K and vertical temperature gradients across the whole SBTI layer γi in K 100 m−1. On an annual basis, the frequency of nighttime SBTIs (γ > 0.5 K 100 m−1) ranged from 47% in Sosnowiec to almost 59% in Wrocław. At both stations, the fewest SBTIs occurred in winter (23–38%) and the most in summer (64–75%). Moreover, they were more frequent in spring (52–61%) than in autumn (49–59%). The SBTI frequency was very low during the midday hours, amounting to 0.6–0.7% days a year, and it increased to 1–2% only in winter. Annually, the depth of 81% of inversions ranged between 50 and 300 m, varying seasonally from almost 67% in winter to 87% in summer. The presented research shows that SBTIs in winter were among the main factors contributing to a high concentration of particulate matter pollutants in the ground-level atmosphere. During nights with temperature inversions, the annual mean PM10 concentration reached 125% of the mean value, ranging from 114% in summer to 189% in winter. © 2021, The Author(s).},
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The frequency, strength and seasonal variations of surface-based temperature inversions (SBTIs) in Upper Silesia (Southern Poland) were examined using data from January 2001 to September 2020. Based on the air temperatures recorded at the meteorological station of the Institute of Earth Sciences in Sosnowiec (263 m a.s.l.) at heights of 2 m and 88 m above the ground, the vertical temperature gradient of the 100-m layer (γSos100 m) was determined. A lapse rate of γSos100 m > 0.5 K was defined as a temperature inversion. The measurements for 00 UTC (midnight) and 12 UTC (midday) were compared with data from the upper air station in Wrocław (116 m a.s.l.) located in the Lower Silesia Lowland, approximately 170 km NW of Sosnowiec. Based on soundings from Wrocław, in addition to the temperature gradient in the lower 100-m layer of air (γWrc100), three other characteristics of SBTIs were calculated: inversion depth (ID) or thickness in metres, inversion strength (ΔTi) in K and vertical temperature gradients across the whole SBTI layer γi in K 100 m−1. On an annual basis, the frequency of nighttime SBTIs (γ > 0.5 K 100 m−1) ranged from 47% in Sosnowiec to almost 59% in Wrocław. At both stations, the fewest SBTIs occurred in winter (23–38%) and the most in summer (64–75%). Moreover, they were more frequent in spring (52–61%) than in autumn (49–59%). The SBTI frequency was very low during the midday hours, amounting to 0.6–0.7% days a year, and it increased to 1–2% only in winter. Annually, the depth of 81% of inversions ranged between 50 and 300 m, varying seasonally from almost 67% in winter to 87% in summer. The presented research shows that SBTIs in winter were among the main factors contributing to a high concentration of particulate matter pollutants in the ground-level atmosphere. During nights with temperature inversions, the annual mean PM10 concentration reached 125% of the mean value, ranging from 114% in summer to 189% in winter. © 2021, The Author(s).
Falarz, M.; Małarzewski, Ł.; Uscka-Kowalkowska, J.; Matuszko, D.; Budzik, T.
Solar Radiation Change Book Chapter
In: pp. 177-188, Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2021, ISSN: 23520698.
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abstract = {Global solar radiation data were analysed at 10 actinometric stations located in different regions of Poland for the period from 19 (Sosnowiec) to 125 years (Kraków; data partially reconstructed). Only series with the data gaps not exceeding 5% were considered. The most important results of the study of changes in solar radiation in Poland are as follows: (1) the average long-term totals of global solar radiation range in Poland from approximately 3750 MJ/m2 to 4070 MJ/m2 throughout the year; (2) the year-to-year variability of solar radiation expressed by coefficient of variability is rather small and ranges from 3.5 to 7% in Poland; the highest values of variability are observed in autumn and winter; (3) long-term trends of global solar radiation in Poland are in most cases statistically insignificant; a few significant tendencies show different trend directions; (4) relative trends of global solar radiation in the area of Poland do not exceed ±10%/10 years; (5) in Kraków, for a 125-year series of global solar radiation values, about 60 years periodicity of radiation changes can be seen, with three periods of relatively high values (1880–1900; 1940–1960; 1990–2018), separated by periods of relatively low values: 1910–1930 and 1970–1990. The global solar radiation course in Kraków largely corresponds to the periods of “global dimming” and “global brightening” described in different parts of the world as a result of urbanisation, industrialisation and the increase in aerosols related to them. A decrease in values was observed until the end of the 1970s or 1980s, depending on the season of the year, and then there was an increase until the end of the twentieth century. © 2021, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.},
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Global solar radiation data were analysed at 10 actinometric stations located in different regions of Poland for the period from 19 (Sosnowiec) to 125 years (Kraków; data partially reconstructed). Only series with the data gaps not exceeding 5% were considered. The most important results of the study of changes in solar radiation in Poland are as follows: (1) the average long-term totals of global solar radiation range in Poland from approximately 3750 MJ/m2 to 4070 MJ/m2 throughout the year; (2) the year-to-year variability of solar radiation expressed by coefficient of variability is rather small and ranges from 3.5 to 7% in Poland; the highest values of variability are observed in autumn and winter; (3) long-term trends of global solar radiation in Poland are in most cases statistically insignificant; a few significant tendencies show different trend directions; (4) relative trends of global solar radiation in the area of Poland do not exceed ±10%/10 years; (5) in Kraków, for a 125-year series of global solar radiation values, about 60 years periodicity of radiation changes can be seen, with three periods of relatively high values (1880–1900; 1940–1960; 1990–2018), separated by periods of relatively low values: 1910–1930 and 1970–1990. The global solar radiation course in Kraków largely corresponds to the periods of “global dimming” and “global brightening” described in different parts of the world as a result of urbanisation, industrialisation and the increase in aerosols related to them. A decrease in values was observed until the end of the 1970s or 1980s, depending on the season of the year, and then there was an increase until the end of the twentieth century. © 2021, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
2020
Herman, K.; Gudra, T.; Opieliński, K.; Banasiak, D.; Budzik, T.; Risso, N.
A study of a parametric method for the snow reflection coefficient estimation using air-coupled ultrasonic waves Journal Article
In: Sensors (Switzerland), vol. 20, no. 15, pp. 1-14, 2020, ISSN: 14248220, (1).
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author = { K. Herman and T. Gudra and K. Opieliński and D. Banasiak and T. Budzik and N. Risso},
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abstract = {In this paper, a method for estimating snow pressure reflection coefficient based on non-contact ultrasound examination is described. A constant frequency and air-coupled ultrasound pulses were used in this study, which incorporates a parametric method for reflected energy estimation. The experimental part was carried out in situ in the Antarctic, where the snow parameters were measured along with meteorological data. The proposed method represents a promising alternative for estimating the snow-water equivalent, since it uses a parametric approach, which does not require measurements of absolute values for acoustic pressure. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},
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In this paper, a method for estimating snow pressure reflection coefficient based on non-contact ultrasound examination is described. A constant frequency and air-coupled ultrasound pulses were used in this study, which incorporates a parametric method for reflected energy estimation. The experimental part was carried out in situ in the Antarctic, where the snow parameters were measured along with meteorological data. The proposed method represents a promising alternative for estimating the snow-water equivalent, since it uses a parametric approach, which does not require measurements of absolute values for acoustic pressure. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
Buda, J.; Łokas, E.; Pietryka, M.; Richter, D.; Magowski, W.; Iakovenko, N. S.; Porazinska, D. L.; Budzik, T.; Grabiec, M.; Grzesiak, J.; Klimaszyk, P.; Gaca, P.; Zawierucha, K.
Biotope and biocenosis of cryoconite hole ecosystems on Ecology Glacier in the maritime Antarctic Journal Article
In: Science of the Total Environment, vol. 724, 2020, ISSN: 00489697, (10).
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title = {Biotope and biocenosis of cryoconite hole ecosystems on Ecology Glacier in the maritime Antarctic},
author = { J. Buda and E. Łokas and M. Pietryka and D. Richter and W. Magowski and N.S. Iakovenko and D.L. Porazinska and T. Budzik and M. Grabiec and J. Grzesiak and P. Klimaszyk and P. Gaca and K. Zawierucha},
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abstract = {Despite recent great interest in glacier ecosystems in the continental Antarctic, little is known about their maritime counterparts. Our study presents descriptive data on cryoconite sediments and cryoconite holes on Ecology Glacier (King George Island) to accomplish three main objectives: (a) to identify main eukaryotic (algae; invertebrates) and prokaryotic (cyanobacteria) components of microbial communities; (b) to provide a “baseline” of community composition, organic matter and artificial contamination; and (c) to identify key abiotic factors that might be important in community assembly. Cryoconite holes were sampled along an altitudinal gradient of Ecology Glacier in January, mid Austral Summer 2017. Cryoconite holes located in lower altitude were deeper than those located in the middle and the highest altitude. Seventeen species of algae and cyanobacteria with biomass of 0.79 to 5.37 μg/cm3 have been found in sediments. Dominant species were cyanobacterial Pseudanabaena frigida and Bacillariophyceae Microcostaus sp. Biomass of Bacillariophyceae was significantly higher than that of Chlorophyta and Cyanobacteria. We found three species of rotifers (potentially two new to science) and for the first time a glacier dwelling Acari (suspension feeder; Nanorchestes nivalis). Organic matter content ranged from 5.4% to 7.6%. Investigated artificial radionuclides included 137Cs, 238Pu, 239+240Pu and 241Am. 210Pb seems to be related to organic matter content. Overall, cryoconite holes on Ecology Glacier present unique habitats that serve as biodiversity hotspots of psychrophiles, source of organic matter, matrices for radioactivity tracking and model for observing changes in supraglacial ecosystems in the maritime Antarctic. © 2020 Elsevier B.V.},
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Despite recent great interest in glacier ecosystems in the continental Antarctic, little is known about their maritime counterparts. Our study presents descriptive data on cryoconite sediments and cryoconite holes on Ecology Glacier (King George Island) to accomplish three main objectives: (a) to identify main eukaryotic (algae; invertebrates) and prokaryotic (cyanobacteria) components of microbial communities; (b) to provide a “baseline” of community composition, organic matter and artificial contamination; and (c) to identify key abiotic factors that might be important in community assembly. Cryoconite holes were sampled along an altitudinal gradient of Ecology Glacier in January, mid Austral Summer 2017. Cryoconite holes located in lower altitude were deeper than those located in the middle and the highest altitude. Seventeen species of algae and cyanobacteria with biomass of 0.79 to 5.37 μg/cm3 have been found in sediments. Dominant species were cyanobacterial Pseudanabaena frigida and Bacillariophyceae Microcostaus sp. Biomass of Bacillariophyceae was significantly higher than that of Chlorophyta and Cyanobacteria. We found three species of rotifers (potentially two new to science) and for the first time a glacier dwelling Acari (suspension feeder; Nanorchestes nivalis). Organic matter content ranged from 5.4% to 7.6%. Investigated artificial radionuclides included 137Cs, 238Pu, 239+240Pu and 241Am. 210Pb seems to be related to organic matter content. Overall, cryoconite holes on Ecology Glacier present unique habitats that serve as biodiversity hotspots of psychrophiles, source of organic matter, matrices for radioactivity tracking and model for observing changes in supraglacial ecosystems in the maritime Antarctic. © 2020 Elsevier B.V.
2019
Łupikasza, E. B.; Ignatiuk, D.; Grabiec, M.; Cielecka-Nowak, K.; Laska, M.; Jania, J. A.; Luks, B.; Uszczyk, A.; Budzik, T.
The role of winter rain in the glacial system on Svalbard Journal Article
In: Water (Switzerland), vol. 11, no. 2, 2019, ISSN: 20734441, (16).
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author = { E.B. Łupikasza and D. Ignatiuk and M. Grabiec and K. Cielecka-Nowak and M. Laska and J.A. Jania and B. Luks and A. Uszczyk and T. Budzik},
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abstract = {Rapid Arctic warming results in increased winter rain frequencies, which may impact glacial systems. In this paper, we discuss climatology and precipitation form trends, followed by examining the influence of winter rainfall (Oct-May) on both the mass balance and dynamics of Hansbreen (Svalbard). We used data from the Hornsund meteorological station (01003 WMO), in addition to the original meteorological and glaciological data from three measurement points on Hansbreen. Precipitation phases were identified based on records of weather phenomena and used-along with information on lapse rate-to estimate the occurrence and altitudinal extent of winter rainfall over the glacier. We found an increase in the frequency of winter rain in Hornsund, and that these events impact both glacier mass balance and glacier dynamics. However, the latter varied depending on the degree of snow cover and drainage systems development. In early winter, given the initial, thin snow cover and an inefficient drainage system, rainfall increased glacier velocity. Full-season winter rainfall on well-developed snow was effectively stored in the glacier, contributing on average to 9% of the winter accumulation. © 2019 by the authors.},
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Rapid Arctic warming results in increased winter rain frequencies, which may impact glacial systems. In this paper, we discuss climatology and precipitation form trends, followed by examining the influence of winter rainfall (Oct-May) on both the mass balance and dynamics of Hansbreen (Svalbard). We used data from the Hornsund meteorological station (01003 WMO), in addition to the original meteorological and glaciological data from three measurement points on Hansbreen. Precipitation phases were identified based on records of weather phenomena and used-along with information on lapse rate-to estimate the occurrence and altitudinal extent of winter rainfall over the glacier. We found an increase in the frequency of winter rain in Hornsund, and that these events impact both glacier mass balance and glacier dynamics. However, the latter varied depending on the degree of snow cover and drainage systems development. In early winter, given the initial, thin snow cover and an inefficient drainage system, rainfall increased glacier velocity. Full-season winter rainfall on well-developed snow was effectively stored in the glacier, contributing on average to 9% of the winter accumulation. © 2019 by the authors.
Plenzler, J.; Budzik, T.; Puczko, D.; Bialik, R. J.
Climatic conditions at Arctowski Station (King George Island, West Antarctica) in 2013-2017 against the background of regional changes Journal Article
In: Polish Polar Research, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 1-27, 2019, ISSN: 01380338, (13).
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abstract = {Meteorological conditions at Arctowski Station during 2013-2017 were presented against the background of regional climate changes, especially air temperature decline. Air temperature, relative air humidity, air pressure, solar radiation, wind speed and direction, snow cover and precipitation were collected with an automatic weather station and manual measurements and were further analysed. The obtained results were compared with data from previous years and with data from other stations located on King George Island. Our observations confirm that the vicinity of Arctowski Station experienced a decrease in air temperature during summer, which supports the hypothesis of regional cooling. Copyright © 2019. Plenzler, Budzik, Puczko and Bialik.},
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Meteorological conditions at Arctowski Station during 2013-2017 were presented against the background of regional climate changes, especially air temperature decline. Air temperature, relative air humidity, air pressure, solar radiation, wind speed and direction, snow cover and precipitation were collected with an automatic weather station and manual measurements and were further analysed. The obtained results were compared with data from previous years and with data from other stations located on King George Island. Our observations confirm that the vicinity of Arctowski Station experienced a decrease in air temperature during summer, which supports the hypothesis of regional cooling. Copyright © 2019. Plenzler, Budzik, Puczko and Bialik.
2018
Grabiec, M.; Ignatiuk, D.; Jania, J. A.; Moskalik, M.; Głowacki, P.; Błaszczyk, M.; Budzik, T.; Walczowski, W.
Coast formation in an Arctic area due to glacier surge and retreat: The Hornbreen–Hambergbreen case from Spistbergen Journal Article
In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, vol. 43, no. 2, pp. 387-400, 2018, ISSN: 01979337, (29).
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title = {Coast formation in an Arctic area due to glacier surge and retreat: The Hornbreen–Hambergbreen case from Spistbergen},
author = { M. Grabiec and D. Ignatiuk and J.A. Jania and M. Moskalik and P. Głowacki and M. Błaszczyk and T. Budzik and W. Walczowski},
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abstract = {Glacierised coasts undergo faster geomorphic processes than unglaciated ones. We have studied changes of the coastal area in southern Svalbard with the glacier bridge between Torell Land and Sørkapp Land since the beginning of the 20th century. The existence of a continuous subglacial depression beneath the Hornbreen–Hambergbreen glacier system has been debated since the 1960s, with inconclusive results. In this study we assess both the subglacial topography and the bathymetry of Hornsund Fjord and Hambergbukta bay. This included ~40 km of radar surveys over the glacial system and sea depth sounding. The extent of the glaciers from maps and satellite images together with digital terrain models and surface elevation data based on GPS profiling were used to analyse geometry changes of the glacier surfaces. The results confirm the existence of a continuous subglacial depression below sea level (c. 40 m deep) between Hornsund and the Barents Sea. The Hornbreen-Hambergbreen system has changed in shape over the past century, reflecting its dynamic origin and activity, also exemplified by the sequential surges identified since 1899. There was a pre-surge build-up event of Flatbreen causing a surge and subsequent lowering of the Hornbreen-Hambergbreen frontal parts by the 1960s. After, the entire surface lowered, albeit with a delay in the Hornbreen terminal zone. Since the year 2000, Hornbreen terminus has retreated at an average rate of 106 m a−1; ~50% faster than that of Hambergbreen. If the retreat continues at the 2000–2015 average rate, the ice bridge between Hornsund and Hambergbukta will be broken sometime between 2055 and 2065 and the Hornsund strait will separate Sørkapp Land from the Spitsbergen island. The processes and events described in this study, particularly the effects of the glacier surge, may provide a model for changes likely to occur in other coastal glaciated regions experiencing rapid change. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.},
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Glacierised coasts undergo faster geomorphic processes than unglaciated ones. We have studied changes of the coastal area in southern Svalbard with the glacier bridge between Torell Land and Sørkapp Land since the beginning of the 20th century. The existence of a continuous subglacial depression beneath the Hornbreen–Hambergbreen glacier system has been debated since the 1960s, with inconclusive results. In this study we assess both the subglacial topography and the bathymetry of Hornsund Fjord and Hambergbukta bay. This included ~40 km of radar surveys over the glacial system and sea depth sounding. The extent of the glaciers from maps and satellite images together with digital terrain models and surface elevation data based on GPS profiling were used to analyse geometry changes of the glacier surfaces. The results confirm the existence of a continuous subglacial depression below sea level (c. 40 m deep) between Hornsund and the Barents Sea. The Hornbreen-Hambergbreen system has changed in shape over the past century, reflecting its dynamic origin and activity, also exemplified by the sequential surges identified since 1899. There was a pre-surge build-up event of Flatbreen causing a surge and subsequent lowering of the Hornbreen-Hambergbreen frontal parts by the 1960s. After, the entire surface lowered, albeit with a delay in the Hornbreen terminal zone. Since the year 2000, Hornbreen terminus has retreated at an average rate of 106 m a−1; ~50% faster than that of Hambergbreen. If the retreat continues at the 2000–2015 average rate, the ice bridge between Hornsund and Hambergbukta will be broken sometime between 2055 and 2065 and the Hornsund strait will separate Sørkapp Land from the Spitsbergen island. The processes and events described in this study, particularly the effects of the glacier surge, may provide a model for changes likely to occur in other coastal glaciated regions experiencing rapid change. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Araźny, A.; Przybylak, R.; Wyszyński, P.; Wawrzyniak, T.; Nawrot, A. P.; Budzik, T.
Spatial variations in air temperature and humidity over Hornsund fjord (Spitsbergen) from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 Journal Article
In: Geografiska Annaler, Series A: Physical Geography, vol. 100, no. 1, pp. 27-43, 2018, ISSN: 04353676, (10).
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author = { A. Araźny and R. Przybylak and P. Wyszyński and T. Wawrzyniak and A.P. Nawrot and T. Budzik},
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abstract = {This article presents the variations in air temperature and humidity in the region of the Hornsund fjord for the period from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015. Based on measurements at 11 sites, it was established that significant topoclimatic differences were dependent on height above sea level, substrate type, distance from the sea, exposition, atmospheric circulation and the ice conditions. The thermal and humidity conditions of individual sites are presented in relation to the weather conditions at the Polish Polar Station in Hornsund (HOR). In the study period, the warmest annual mean air temperature occurred at Hyttevika (HYT), and the coldest on the summit of Fugleberget (FUG), respectively, +1.1°C and −3.7°C relative to HOR. Meanwhile, relative humidity differs from HOR values most strongly on Fugleberget, where it is greater by an average of 14%. Atmospheric circulation and ice cover were shown to have a significant impact on thermal and humidity conditions. The greatest spatial variations in air temperature (3.0°C) in Hornsund region (between HOR and FUG) occurred in winter during anticyclonic advection from the northern sector. The greatest difference in relative air humidity (20%) relative to HOR occurred in FUG in autumn during cyclonic advection from the eastern sector. The east–west thermal and humidity gradients along the fjord are more pronounced when sea ice is present. Differences in air temperature and relative humidity between the sites located in the inner (TRE) and outer parts of the fjord (HG4 and HYT) rose by about 2.0–2.5°C and 7–9%, respectively. © 2017 Swedish Society for Anthropology and Geography’.},
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This article presents the variations in air temperature and humidity in the region of the Hornsund fjord for the period from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015. Based on measurements at 11 sites, it was established that significant topoclimatic differences were dependent on height above sea level, substrate type, distance from the sea, exposition, atmospheric circulation and the ice conditions. The thermal and humidity conditions of individual sites are presented in relation to the weather conditions at the Polish Polar Station in Hornsund (HOR). In the study period, the warmest annual mean air temperature occurred at Hyttevika (HYT), and the coldest on the summit of Fugleberget (FUG), respectively, +1.1°C and −3.7°C relative to HOR. Meanwhile, relative humidity differs from HOR values most strongly on Fugleberget, where it is greater by an average of 14%. Atmospheric circulation and ice cover were shown to have a significant impact on thermal and humidity conditions. The greatest spatial variations in air temperature (3.0°C) in Hornsund region (between HOR and FUG) occurred in winter during anticyclonic advection from the northern sector. The greatest difference in relative air humidity (20%) relative to HOR occurred in FUG in autumn during cyclonic advection from the eastern sector. The east–west thermal and humidity gradients along the fjord are more pronounced when sea ice is present. Differences in air temperature and relative humidity between the sites located in the inner (TRE) and outer parts of the fjord (HG4 and HYT) rose by about 2.0–2.5°C and 7–9%, respectively. © 2017 Swedish Society for Anthropology and Geography’.
2017
Laska, M.; Grabiec, M.; Ignatiuk, D.; Budzik, T.
Snow deposition patterns on southern spitsbergen glaciers, svalbard, in relation to recent meteorological conditions and local topography Journal Article
In: Geografiska Annaler, Series A: Physical Geography, vol. 99, no. 3, pp. 262-287, 2017, ISSN: 04353676, (9).
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author = { M. Laska and M. Grabiec and D. Ignatiuk and T. Budzik},
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abstract = {We present a detailed study on snow cover on six different glaciers southern Spitsbergen, Svalbard: Amundsenisen, Flatbreen, HansbreeNannbreen, Storbreen and Werenskioldbreen. Fieldwork was carried ouin April–May 2013, at the end of the accumulation season, to determinlarge-scale spatial distribution patterns of snow cover on glaciesurrounding the Hornsund Fjord. Snow depth was measured using 800 MHz ground-penetrating radar (GPR). In addition, the structure the snowpack was determined by digging snow pits and collectinsnow cores from different glacier facies. These samples wersubsequently analysed against circulation types and meteorological datfrom selected sites. In particular, snow patterns were compared againrain-on-snow events. The mean snow depth measures ranged fro1.90 m (Werenskioldbreen) to 3.80 m (Amundsenisen), whereas thaccumulation gradient ranged from 15 cm 100 m−1 (Storbreen) to 74 c100 m−1 (Nannbreen). These results followed previous observationsuggesting a decrease in snow accumulation from coastal areas towardthe island’s interior. The estimated snow water equivalent values werlower than those measured in the 1990s and during 2010 (Hansbreen: −48%), with the exception of Amundsenisen (c. +17%). The relativehigh densities found in the snowpack did not compensate for thshallow snow depths measured, which can be ascribed to loprecipitation totals and an increased frequency of rain events during thwinter months. © 2017 Swedish Society for Anthropology and Geography.},
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We present a detailed study on snow cover on six different glaciers southern Spitsbergen, Svalbard: Amundsenisen, Flatbreen, HansbreeNannbreen, Storbreen and Werenskioldbreen. Fieldwork was carried ouin April–May 2013, at the end of the accumulation season, to determinlarge-scale spatial distribution patterns of snow cover on glaciesurrounding the Hornsund Fjord. Snow depth was measured using 800 MHz ground-penetrating radar (GPR). In addition, the structure the snowpack was determined by digging snow pits and collectinsnow cores from different glacier facies. These samples wersubsequently analysed against circulation types and meteorological datfrom selected sites. In particular, snow patterns were compared againrain-on-snow events. The mean snow depth measures ranged fro1.90 m (Werenskioldbreen) to 3.80 m (Amundsenisen), whereas thaccumulation gradient ranged from 15 cm 100 m−1 (Storbreen) to 74 c100 m−1 (Nannbreen). These results followed previous observationsuggesting a decrease in snow accumulation from coastal areas towardthe island’s interior. The estimated snow water equivalent values werlower than those measured in the 1990s and during 2010 (Hansbreen: −48%), with the exception of Amundsenisen (c. +17%). The relativehigh densities found in the snowpack did not compensate for thshallow snow depths measured, which can be ascribed to loprecipitation totals and an increased frequency of rain events during thwinter months. © 2017 Swedish Society for Anthropology and Geography.
2016
Laska, M.; Luks, B.; Budzik, T.
Influence of snowpack internal structure on snow metamorphism and melting intensity on Hansbreen, Svalbard Journal Article
In: Polish Polar Research, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 193-218, 2016, ISSN: 01380338, (11).
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title = {Influence of snowpack internal structure on snow metamorphism and melting intensity on Hansbreen, Svalbard},
author = { M. Laska and B. Luks and T. Budzik},
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abstract = {This paper presents a detailed study of melting processes conducted on Hansbreen - a tidewater glacier terminating in the Hornsund fjord, Spitsbergen. The fieldwork was carried out from April to July 2010. The study included observations of meltwater distribution within snow profiles in different locations and determination of its penetration time to the glacier ice surface. In addition, the variability of the snow temperature and heat transfer within the snow cover were measured. The main objective concerns the impact of meltwater on the diversity of physical characteristics of the snow cover and its melting dynamics. The obtained results indicate a time delay between the beginning of the melting processes and meltwater reaching the ice surface. The time necessary for meltwater to percolate through the entire snowpack in both, the ablation zone and the equilibrium line zone amounted to c. 12 days, despite a much greater snow depth at the upper site. An elongated retention of meltwater in the lower part of the glacier was caused by a higher amount of icy layers (ice formations and melt-freeze crusts), resulting from winter thaws, which delayed water penetration. For this reason, a reconstruction of rain-on-snow events was carried out. Such results give new insight into the processes of the reactivation of the glacier drainage system and the release of freshwater into the sea after the winter period. © 2016 Polish Academy of Sciences.},
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This paper presents a detailed study of melting processes conducted on Hansbreen - a tidewater glacier terminating in the Hornsund fjord, Spitsbergen. The fieldwork was carried out from April to July 2010. The study included observations of meltwater distribution within snow profiles in different locations and determination of its penetration time to the glacier ice surface. In addition, the variability of the snow temperature and heat transfer within the snow cover were measured. The main objective concerns the impact of meltwater on the diversity of physical characteristics of the snow cover and its melting dynamics. The obtained results indicate a time delay between the beginning of the melting processes and meltwater reaching the ice surface. The time necessary for meltwater to percolate through the entire snowpack in both, the ablation zone and the equilibrium line zone amounted to c. 12 days, despite a much greater snow depth at the upper site. An elongated retention of meltwater in the lower part of the glacier was caused by a higher amount of icy layers (ice formations and melt-freeze crusts), resulting from winter thaws, which delayed water penetration. For this reason, a reconstruction of rain-on-snow events was carried out. Such results give new insight into the processes of the reactivation of the glacier drainage system and the release of freshwater into the sea after the winter period. © 2016 Polish Academy of Sciences.
2014
Przybylak, R.; Araźny, A.; Nordli, Ø.; Finkelnburg, R.; Kejna, M.; Budzik, T.; Migała, K.; Sikora, S.; Puczko, D.; Rymer, K.; Rachlewicz, G.
Spatial distribution of air temperature on Svalbard during 1 year with campaign measurements Journal Article
In: International Journal of Climatology, vol. 34, no. 14, pp. 3702-3719, 2014, ISSN: 08998418, (51).
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title = {Spatial distribution of air temperature on Svalbard during 1 year with campaign measurements},
author = { R. Przybylak and A. Araźny and Ø. Nordli and R. Finkelnburg and M. Kejna and T. Budzik and K. Migała and S. Sikora and D. Puczko and K. Rymer and G. Rachlewicz},
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abstract = {In this article, the results of an investigation into the air temperature conditions on Svalbard in the period 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011 are presented. For this period, parallel temperature measurements have been made as many as in 30 sites. On the basis of this unique set of data it was possible to study, in detail, the spatial distribution of different thermal characteristics [mean temperature; diurnal temperature range (DTR); day-to-day variability; degree of climate continentality; etc.] in Svalbard. Such knowledge of the whole of Svalbard was not previously available with sufficient accuracy for all areas. High resolution maps showing the spatial distribution of all studied thermal characteristics were also produced and analysed. Analysis of surface temperature data shows that the markedly coldest area throughout the whole year was northern Svalbard, and in particular its eastern side (Nordaustlandet). On the other hand, the highest temperatures were recorded in western part of Spitsbergen. The greatest spatial decreasing rate of temperature in Svalbard throughout the whole year was observed in a southwest (SW)-northeast (NE) direction. The distribution of mean seasonal and annual temperature reduced to sea level on Svalbard differs from the distribution based on surface temperatures. Spring, and in particular winter, saw the greatest DTRs (4-7 and 6-9 °C; respectively), while the lowest were observed in summer (3.0-3.5 °C). In all seasons, the highest DTR were mainly noted in the NE part of Svalbard, while the lowest were in its SW part. The lowest continentality of climate (30%) is clearly seen in the south-western part of Svalbard, while the highest values (above 43%) stretch from the western part of Nordaustlandet to the area of Sveagruva in the central-eastern part of Spitsbergen. The NORA10 hindcast temperature data differ significantly from measured data for some seasons and areas and need bias corrections when used in climatology. © 2014 Royal Meteorological Society.},
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In this article, the results of an investigation into the air temperature conditions on Svalbard in the period 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011 are presented. For this period, parallel temperature measurements have been made as many as in 30 sites. On the basis of this unique set of data it was possible to study, in detail, the spatial distribution of different thermal characteristics [mean temperature; diurnal temperature range (DTR); day-to-day variability; degree of climate continentality; etc.] in Svalbard. Such knowledge of the whole of Svalbard was not previously available with sufficient accuracy for all areas. High resolution maps showing the spatial distribution of all studied thermal characteristics were also produced and analysed. Analysis of surface temperature data shows that the markedly coldest area throughout the whole year was northern Svalbard, and in particular its eastern side (Nordaustlandet). On the other hand, the highest temperatures were recorded in western part of Spitsbergen. The greatest spatial decreasing rate of temperature in Svalbard throughout the whole year was observed in a southwest (SW)-northeast (NE) direction. The distribution of mean seasonal and annual temperature reduced to sea level on Svalbard differs from the distribution based on surface temperatures. Spring, and in particular winter, saw the greatest DTRs (4-7 and 6-9 °C; respectively), while the lowest were observed in summer (3.0-3.5 °C). In all seasons, the highest DTR were mainly noted in the NE part of Svalbard, while the lowest were in its SW part. The lowest continentality of climate (30%) is clearly seen in the south-western part of Svalbard, while the highest values (above 43%) stretch from the western part of Nordaustlandet to the area of Sveagruva in the central-eastern part of Spitsbergen. The NORA10 hindcast temperature data differ significantly from measured data for some seasons and areas and need bias corrections when used in climatology. © 2014 Royal Meteorological Society.
2013
Dolnicki, P.; Grabiec, M.; Puczko, D.; Gawor, Ł.; Budzik, T.; Klementowski, J.
Variability of temperature and thickness of permafrost active layer at coastal sites of Svalbard Journal Article
In: Polish Polar Research, vol. 34, no. 4, pp. 353-374, 2013, ISSN: 01380338, (19).
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author = { P. Dolnicki and M. Grabiec and D. Puczko and Ł. Gawor and T. Budzik and J. Klementowski},
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We present the variability of the thermal state and thickness of permafrost active layer at the raised marine beaches in Svalbard. The investigations were carried out using direct probing, thaw tube, ground temperature and radar soundings at Holocene strand plains 10-20 m a.s.l. in Fuglebergsletta (SW Spitsbergen) and at the shore of Kinnvika Bay (Nordaustlandet). Their results were compared to those obtained at other coastal sites in Svalbard. The ground temperature measurements were conducted in 2009 on August, recognized as the standard month for the maximum thawing during the last decade. The studied sites are typical for close to extreme active layer conditions on Svalbard. In Hornsund, the thawing depth exceeded 2 m, while in Kinnvika the active layer was thinner than 1 m. In Svalbard, the depth of thawing decreases generally from south to north and from the open sea coast to the central parts of islands. These differences are the consequence of diverse climatic conditions strongly determined by the radiation balance modified by a number of regional (e.g. ocean circulation) and local (e.g. duration of snow deposition) conditions.
2012
Sikora, S.; Migała, K.; Budzik, T.; Głowacki, P.; Puczko, D.; Ignatiuk, D.; Jania, J. A.
In: Przeglad Geofizyczny, vol. 57, no. 1, pp. 35-47, 2012, ISSN: 00332135.
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title = {Meteorological and glaciological data collecting system in polar region - Infrastructure of Stanisław Siedlecki's Polish Polar Station (SW Spitsbergen) [System gromadzenia danych meteorologicznych i glacjologicznych w obszarach polarnych - Infrastruktura pomiarowa Polskiej Stacji Polarnej im. Stanisława Siedleckiego (SW Spitsbergen)]},
author = { S. Sikora and K. Migała and T. Budzik and P. Głowacki and D. Puczko and D. Ignatiuk and J.A. Jania},
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abstract = {Stanisław Siedlecki's Polish Polar Station (operated by Institute of Geophysics; Polish Academy of Sciences) is located in south-west part of Svalbard. Since the Summer 1978 meteorological and glaciological observation of Hornsund fjord's surroundings are done. Land meteorological station Hornsund operates on the network of WMO (number 01003) and is incorporated into the system measurements and observations conducted by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (NMI). Every hour information about the basic meteorological elements are automatically sent to the NMI headquarters in Oslo, and every 3 hours this information is complemented with visual observations carried out by the observer. Besides the basic meteorological measurements, the measurements of solar irradiation and precipitation are conducted. At the nearby Hans glacier three Automatic Weather Stations allows continuously monitoring of selected meteorological parameters. Along with metal stakes embedded in the surface layer of the glacier which the position is measured once a month with a differential GPS receiver, AWS forms a meteorological and glaciological data collecting system in polar region. Since 2009, data from this system are available at website: http://www.glacio-topoclim.org free of charge.},
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Stanisław Siedlecki's Polish Polar Station (operated by Institute of Geophysics; Polish Academy of Sciences) is located in south-west part of Svalbard. Since the Summer 1978 meteorological and glaciological observation of Hornsund fjord's surroundings are done. Land meteorological station Hornsund operates on the network of WMO (number 01003) and is incorporated into the system measurements and observations conducted by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (NMI). Every hour information about the basic meteorological elements are automatically sent to the NMI headquarters in Oslo, and every 3 hours this information is complemented with visual observations carried out by the observer. Besides the basic meteorological measurements, the measurements of solar irradiation and precipitation are conducted. At the nearby Hans glacier three Automatic Weather Stations allows continuously monitoring of selected meteorological parameters. Along with metal stakes embedded in the surface layer of the glacier which the position is measured once a month with a differential GPS receiver, AWS forms a meteorological and glaciological data collecting system in polar region. Since 2009, data from this system are available at website: http://www.glacio-topoclim.org free of charge.
Grabiec, M.; Jania, J. A.; Puczko, D.; Kolondra, L.; Budzik, T.
Surface and bed morphology of hansbreen, a tidewater glacier in Spitsbergen Journal Article
In: Polish Polar Research, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 111-138, 2012, ISSN: 01380338, (39).
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author = { M. Grabiec and J.A. Jania and D. Puczko and L. Kolondra and T. Budzik},
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abstract = {Hansbreen, a medium size tidewater glacier in Southern Spitsbergen (Svalbard) is one of the most intensively studied glaciers in the Arctic. This work presents new digital elevation models of its surface and basal topography based on data collected during GPS/GPR campaigns conducted in the spring seasons of 2005 and 2008, as well as on other recent topographic/bathymetric sources. The mean thickness of the glacier is calculated as 171 m and its volume is estimated to be 9.6 (±0.1) km3. The main feature of the bedrock morphology is a vast depression that is overdeepened below sea level and extends as far as 11 km upstream from the glacier front. This depression is divided into four individual basins by distinct sills that are related to the main geological/tectonic features of the area. The bedrock morphology affects considerably the glacier's surface topography. The influence of bedrock and surface relief on the subglacial drainage system geometry is discussed. Vast depressions on the glacier surface favor concentration of meltwater and development of moulin systems.},
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Hansbreen, a medium size tidewater glacier in Southern Spitsbergen (Svalbard) is one of the most intensively studied glaciers in the Arctic. This work presents new digital elevation models of its surface and basal topography based on data collected during GPS/GPR campaigns conducted in the spring seasons of 2005 and 2008, as well as on other recent topographic/bathymetric sources. The mean thickness of the glacier is calculated as 171 m and its volume is estimated to be 9.6 (±0.1) km3. The main feature of the bedrock morphology is a vast depression that is overdeepened below sea level and extends as far as 11 km upstream from the glacier front. This depression is divided into four individual basins by distinct sills that are related to the main geological/tectonic features of the area. The bedrock morphology affects considerably the glacier's surface topography. The influence of bedrock and surface relief on the subglacial drainage system geometry is discussed. Vast depressions on the glacier surface favor concentration of meltwater and development of moulin systems.
Grabiec, M.; Budzik, T.; Głowacki, P.
Modeling and hindcasting of the mass balance of werenskioldbreen (Southern Svalbard) Journal Article
In: Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research, vol. 44, no. 2, pp. 164-179, 2012, ISSN: 15230430, (13).
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title = {Modeling and hindcasting of the mass balance of werenskioldbreen (Southern Svalbard)},
author = { M. Grabiec and T. Budzik and P. Głowacki},
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abstract = {The authors propose a model of glacial mass balance based on correlations with meteorological observations and data from climate re-analysis. The minimum input data required include the following: average monthly temperature on the glacier and in its vicinity during summertime for a reference time period, average monthly air temperature, and average precipitation total at the nearest weather station or from re-analysis. This model was used to hindcast the mass balance and its components at Werenskioldbreen (southern Svalbard) over the period 1912-2005. The hindcast specific mass balance was then used to estimate the change in the thickness of the snout of Werenskioldbreen over the period 1958-1990. These results were compared with results obtained using a cartographic method. Comparing the topographic maps, the glacier front lowered 28.7 m on average over 32 years. The average difference in the calculation of the change in glacier thickness between these two methods amounted to 3.7 m (based on meteorological data) and 0.2 m (using ERA-40). The discrepancy of less than 13% confirmed that the method is a reasonably accurate way of predicting past glacier mass balance. The proposed method can find a broad application in hindcasting the mass balances of small Svalbard glaciers where observation data are scarce or nonexistent.},
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The authors propose a model of glacial mass balance based on correlations with meteorological observations and data from climate re-analysis. The minimum input data required include the following: average monthly temperature on the glacier and in its vicinity during summertime for a reference time period, average monthly air temperature, and average precipitation total at the nearest weather station or from re-analysis. This model was used to hindcast the mass balance and its components at Werenskioldbreen (southern Svalbard) over the period 1912-2005. The hindcast specific mass balance was then used to estimate the change in the thickness of the snout of Werenskioldbreen over the period 1958-1990. These results were compared with results obtained using a cartographic method. Comparing the topographic maps, the glacier front lowered 28.7 m on average over 32 years. The average difference in the calculation of the change in glacier thickness between these two methods amounted to 3.7 m (based on meteorological data) and 0.2 m (using ERA-40). The discrepancy of less than 13% confirmed that the method is a reasonably accurate way of predicting past glacier mass balance. The proposed method can find a broad application in hindcasting the mass balances of small Svalbard glaciers where observation data are scarce or nonexistent.
2011
Grabiec, M.; Puczko, D.; Budzik, T.; Gajek, G.
Snow distribution patterns on Svalbard glaciers derived from radio-echo soundings Journal Article
In: Polish Polar Research, vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 393-421, 2011, ISSN: 01380338, (24).
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title = {Snow distribution patterns on Svalbard glaciers derived from radio-echo soundings},
author = { M. Grabiec and D. Puczko and T. Budzik and G. Gajek},
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date = {2011-01-01},
journal = {Polish Polar Research},
volume = {32},
number = {4},
pages = {393-421},
abstract = {The spatial distribution of snow thickness on glaciers is driven by a set of climatological, meteorological, topographical and orographic conditions. This work presents results of snow accumulation studies carried out from 2006 to 2009 on glaciers of different types: valley glacier, ice plateau and ice cap. In order to determine snow depth, a shallow radio echo-sounding method was used. Based on the results, the following snow distribution patterns on Svalbard glaciers have been distinguished: precipitation pattern, precipitation-redistribution pattern, redistribution pattern and complex pattern. The precipitation pattern assumes that the snow distribution on glaciers follows the altitudinal gradient. If the accumulation gradient is significantly modified by local factors like wind erosion and redeposition, or local variability of precipitation, the accumulation pattern turns into the precipitation-redistribution pattern. In the redistribution pattern, local factors play a crucial role in the spatial variability of snow depth. The complex pattern, however, demonstrates the co-existence of different snow distribution patterns on a single glacial object (glacier/ice cap/ice field).},
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The spatial distribution of snow thickness on glaciers is driven by a set of climatological, meteorological, topographical and orographic conditions. This work presents results of snow accumulation studies carried out from 2006 to 2009 on glaciers of different types: valley glacier, ice plateau and ice cap. In order to determine snow depth, a shallow radio echo-sounding method was used. Based on the results, the following snow distribution patterns on Svalbard glaciers have been distinguished: precipitation pattern, precipitation-redistribution pattern, redistribution pattern and complex pattern. The precipitation pattern assumes that the snow distribution on glaciers follows the altitudinal gradient. If the accumulation gradient is significantly modified by local factors like wind erosion and redeposition, or local variability of precipitation, the accumulation pattern turns into the precipitation-redistribution pattern. In the redistribution pattern, local factors play a crucial role in the spatial variability of snow depth. The complex pattern, however, demonstrates the co-existence of different snow distribution patterns on a single glacial object (glacier/ice cap/ice field).
2010
Araźny, A.; Migalła, K.; Sikora, S.; Budzik, T.
Meteorological and biometeorological conditions in the Hornsund area (Spitsbergen) during the warm season Journal Article
In: Polish Polar Research, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 217-238, 2010, ISSN: 01380338, (14).
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title = {Meteorological and biometeorological conditions in the Hornsund area (Spitsbergen) during the warm season},
author = { A. Araźny and K. Migalła and S. Sikora and T. Budzik},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-78751625376&doi=10.2478%2fv10183-010-0002-4&partnerID=40&md5=32edf7cc20f35cff86099333e062db58},
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year = {2010},
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abstract = {Meteorological and biometeorological conditions during the warm seasons (June-September) of 1979-2008 are described for the Hornsund area, Spitsbergen. The measurements were taken at four sites: at Hornsund, at the Hans Glacier (at its equilibrium line and in the firn section) and at the summit of Fugleberget. The variation of meteorological and biometeorological conditions was analysed in relation to altitude, distance from the sea and the ground type. In warm seasons, the air temperature at Hornsund was 2.2 °C higher on average than at the Hans Glacier (central section) and by 2.8 °C than at the Hans Glacier (firn section) and at Fugleberget. The average wind speed recorded at Hornsund was higher (0.6ms-1) than at the Hans Glacier and lower (0.9ms-1) than at Fugleberget. Four biometeorological indices were used: wind chill index (WCI), predicted insulation of clothing (Iclp), cooling power (H) and subjective temperature index (STI). The strongest thermal stimuli were observed on the Hans Glacier and in the upper mountain areas. The study has found a considerable degree of spatial variation between the meteorological elements investigated and the biometeorological indices in the Hornsund area. The impact of atmospheric circulation on meteorological elements and biometeorological indices is also presented. The mildest biometeorological conditions of the warm season found at Hornsund were associated with air masses arriving from the southwest and west.},
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Meteorological and biometeorological conditions during the warm seasons (June-September) of 1979-2008 are described for the Hornsund area, Spitsbergen. The measurements were taken at four sites: at Hornsund, at the Hans Glacier (at its equilibrium line and in the firn section) and at the summit of Fugleberget. The variation of meteorological and biometeorological conditions was analysed in relation to altitude, distance from the sea and the ground type. In warm seasons, the air temperature at Hornsund was 2.2 °C higher on average than at the Hans Glacier (central section) and by 2.8 °C than at the Hans Glacier (firn section) and at Fugleberget. The average wind speed recorded at Hornsund was higher (0.6ms-1) than at the Hans Glacier and lower (0.9ms-1) than at Fugleberget. Four biometeorological indices were used: wind chill index (WCI), predicted insulation of clothing (Iclp), cooling power (H) and subjective temperature index (STI). The strongest thermal stimuli were observed on the Hans Glacier and in the upper mountain areas. The study has found a considerable degree of spatial variation between the meteorological elements investigated and the biometeorological indices in the Hornsund area. The impact of atmospheric circulation on meteorological elements and biometeorological indices is also presented. The mildest biometeorological conditions of the warm season found at Hornsund were associated with air masses arriving from the southwest and west.
2006
Budzik, T.; Marszał, M.
In: Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Sklodowska. Sectio B, vol. 61, pp. 107-115, 2006, ISSN: 01371983, (1).
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title = {Comparision of temperature measurements in instrument shelter and in anti-radiation protection following an example of measurements in Sosnowiec in 2003 [Porównanie temperatury powietrza w klatce meteorologicznej i osłonie antyradiacyjnej na przykładzie pomiarów w Sosnowcu w roku 2003]},
author = { T. Budzik and M. Marszał},
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abstract = {The main aim of this study is comparison of characteristic: standard instrument shelter and chosen radiation shield (type: OAR-961) to use this protection type as replacement part in automatic weather station (AWS). Tests are based on temperature data measured on 200-cm level in 2003 from meteorological station located by the Faculty of Earth Sciences at University of Silesia in Sosnowiec. There were compared temporary air temperature values Tosl (radiation shield) and Tkl (instrument shelter) calculating ΔT = (Tosł - Tkl) measured in 10-minutes cycle within the space of 2003. ΔT was also calculated was counted amount of samples (in monthly series) with ΔT larger than permissible incorrection of measurement value Results are presented in tables and graphs. For better point of view there are set results of ΔT in station standard measurement terms (6:00; 12:00; 18:00 and 0:00 UTC) and daily maximum and minimum temperature together. On the basis of data analysis there are shown compatibility of air temperature measurements in both standard instrument shelter and chosen radiation shield. Calculated differences of temporary temperature averaged in months values are about O°C and not larger than ± 0.1°C - that is as standard measuring error. There were stated the differences in temporary air temperature measurements values measured in standard instrument shelter and radiation shield correlated with global solar radiation intensification KC, as the results of differences between instrument shelter and radiation shield time constant. They increase in significant KC dynamics and decrease in stable KC.},
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The main aim of this study is comparison of characteristic: standard instrument shelter and chosen radiation shield (type: OAR-961) to use this protection type as replacement part in automatic weather station (AWS). Tests are based on temperature data measured on 200-cm level in 2003 from meteorological station located by the Faculty of Earth Sciences at University of Silesia in Sosnowiec. There were compared temporary air temperature values Tosl (radiation shield) and Tkl (instrument shelter) calculating ΔT = (Tosł - Tkl) measured in 10-minutes cycle within the space of 2003. ΔT was also calculated was counted amount of samples (in monthly series) with ΔT larger than permissible incorrection of measurement value Results are presented in tables and graphs. For better point of view there are set results of ΔT in station standard measurement terms (6:00; 12:00; 18:00 and 0:00 UTC) and daily maximum and minimum temperature together. On the basis of data analysis there are shown compatibility of air temperature measurements in both standard instrument shelter and chosen radiation shield. Calculated differences of temporary temperature averaged in months values are about O°C and not larger than ± 0.1°C - that is as standard measuring error. There were stated the differences in temporary air temperature measurements values measured in standard instrument shelter and radiation shield correlated with global solar radiation intensification KC, as the results of differences between instrument shelter and radiation shield time constant. They increase in significant KC dynamics and decrease in stable KC.
Budzik, T.
In: Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Sklodowska. Sectio B, vol. 61, pp. 100-106, 2006, ISSN: 01371983, (3).
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title = {Shortwave and longwave radiation measurements in Sosnowiec in 2002-2005 using radiometer CNR1 (Net Radiometer Kipp&Zonen) [Pomiary promieniowania krótkofalowego i długofalowego w Sosnowcu w latach 2002-2005 z wykorzystaniem bilansomierza CNR1 (Net Radiometr Kipp&Zonen)]},
author = { T. Budzik},
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abstract = {The aim of this study is presentation of the results of solar radiation balance structure components measurements in Sosnowiec in 2002-2005 using radiometer CNRI (Net Radiometer Kipp&Zonen).},
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The aim of this study is presentation of the results of solar radiation balance structure components measurements in Sosnowiec in 2002-2005 using radiometer CNRI (Net Radiometer Kipp&Zonen).