Glacier Area Outline (GAO) 1947-1985

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Authors: Solveig H. Winsvold, Liss Marie Andreassen, Christian Kienholz
DOI: 10.58059/6s6d-t062
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Abstract

Glacier Area Outline (GAO) for mainland Norway from the period 1947-1985. Outlines were digitised from the N50 topographic main map series of Norway (denoted M711 or N50). The topographic maps are constructed from air photos taken in the period 1947-1985, paper maps printed at a scale of 1:50 000. he maps were georeferenced using control points (e.g. N50 coastlines, lakes and rivers). This dataset is a contribution to Cryoclim.

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Cryospheric studies and observations Winter Sports Injuries and Performance Landslides and related hazards

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NORA - Norwegian Open Research Archives
Publication date
19 August 2026
Language
EN