Remote Sensing of 2000–2016 Alpine Spring Snowline Elevation in Dall Sheep Mountain Ranges of Alaska and Western Canada

The lowest elevation of spring snow (“snowline”) is an important factor influencing recruitment and survival of wildlife in alpine areas. In this study, we assessed the spatial and temporal variability of alpine spring snowline across major Dall sheep mountain areas in Alaska and northwestern Canada...

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Main Authors: David Verbyla, Troy Hegel, Anne W. Nolin, Madelon van de Kerk, Thomas A. Kurkowski, Laura R. Prugh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Remote Sensing
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/9/11/1157