We present a computationally simple, theoretically based parameterization for the
broadband albedo of snow and ice that can accurately reproduce the theoretical broadband …

The cryosphere is an important component of global organic contaminant cycles. Snow is an
efficient scavenger of atmospheric organic pollutants while a seasonal snowpack, sea ice …

Density is a fundamental property of porous media such as snow. A wide range of snow
properties and physical processes are linked to density, but few studies have addressed the …

The effect of climate change on the global distribution and fate of persistent organic
pollutants (POPs) is of growing interest to both scientists and policy makers alike. The impact …

Light-absorbing impurities in snow and ice control glacier melt as shortwave radiation
represents the main component of the surface energy balance. Here, we investigate the long …

Accurately simulating the physical properties of Arctic snowpacks is essential for modeling
the surface energy budget and the permafrost thermal regime. We show that the detailed …

With climate warming, shrubs have been observed to grow on Arctic tundra. Their presence
is known to increase snow height and is expected to increase the thermal insulating effect of …

Changes in mass, extent, duration, and physical properties of snow are key elements for
studying associated climate change feedbacks in northern regions. In this study, we …

Recent advancement in the understanding of snow-microwave interactions has helped to
isolate the considerable potential for radar-based retrieval of snow water equivalent (SWE) …

Albedo is one of the variables controlling the mass balance of temperate glaciers.
Multispectral imagers, such as MODerate Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on board the …