RMA Glacier an experiment in melting
All Experiments started with 1 300ML Mini Glacier frozen in the same plastic cup.
For enclosed tests the plastic cup was turned upside down and placed on a strainer to allow for water drainage
For open top tests the plastic cup was just placed in position
The Experiments were captured on time lapse video and timed on my iPhone to record the results and temperatures.
Experiment 1 Glacier Top Open 23-25 degrees Celcius - Glacier Melt Time 5 hours 23 minutes and 18 seconds
Experiment 2 Glacier Top Open 22- 24 degrees Celcius - Glacier Melt Time 5 hours 18 minutes and 13 seconds
Experiment 3 Glacier Top Enclosed 23-25 degrees Celcius - Glacier Melt Time 7 hours 53 Minutes and 13 seconds
Experiment 4 Glacier Top Enclosed 26-27 degrees Celcius - Glacier Melt Time 7 hours 12 minutes and 32 seconds
Findings:
1. Due to temperature changes it was difficult to capture significant temperature impact but in all cases higher temperature resulted in quicker melt time.
2. Techniques used in the Alps and other geographies of covering Glaciers can have significant impact. Even with higher overall temperatures and significant loss of cold water covered glaciers
For enclosed tests the plastic cup was turned upside down and placed on a strainer to allow for water drainage
For open top tests the plastic cup was just placed in position
The Experiments were captured on time lapse video and timed on my iPhone to record the results and temperatures.
Experiment 1 Glacier Top Open 23-25 degrees Celcius - Glacier Melt Time 5 hours 23 minutes and 18 seconds
Experiment 2 Glacier Top Open 22- 24 degrees Celcius - Glacier Melt Time 5 hours 18 minutes and 13 seconds
Experiment 3 Glacier Top Enclosed 23-25 degrees Celcius - Glacier Melt Time 7 hours 53 Minutes and 13 seconds
Experiment 4 Glacier Top Enclosed 26-27 degrees Celcius - Glacier Melt Time 7 hours 12 minutes and 32 seconds
Findings:
1. Due to temperature changes it was difficult to capture significant temperature impact but in all cases higher temperature resulted in quicker melt time.
2. Techniques used in the Alps and other geographies of covering Glaciers can have significant impact. Even with higher overall temperatures and significant loss of cold water covered glaciers