Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems
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Articles | Volume 14, issue 1
Articles | Volume 14, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/gi-14-69-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/gi-14-69-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 14, issue 1
Research article
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30 Apr 2025
Research article |  | 30 Apr 2025

Review of methodological considerations and recommendations for mapping remote glaciers from aerial photography surveys in suboptimal conditions

Dorota Medrzycka, Luke Copland, Laura Thomson, William Kochtitzky, and Braden Smeda

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This work explores the use of aerial photography surveys for mapping glaciers, specifically in challenging environments. Using examples from two glaciers in Arctic Canada, we discuss the main factors which can affect data collection and review methods for capturing and processing images to create accurate topographic maps. Key recommendations include choosing the right camera and positioning equipment and adapting survey design to maximise data quality, even under less-than-ideal conditions.
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