Hooke R. LeB. Principles of Glacier Mechanics

2nd ed. — CUP, 2005. — 449 p. — ISBN 0521836093.This book provides students and practicing glaciologists with the tools they need to understand modern glaciology. Relatively simple concepts are introduced first, followed by mathematically more sophisticated chapters. A knowledge of basic calculus is assumed, but important equations describing physical processes are developed from elementary principles. Emphasis is placed on connections between modern research in glaciology and the origin of features of glacial landscapes. Student exercises are included. This new edition builds on the successful first edition: it has been completely updated, and important new sections and
whole chapters have been added. Principles of Glacier Mechanics is designed to be used as a primary textbook in upper division and graduate courses in glaciology, and can be used as either a primary or supplementary text in courses in glacial geology. Practicing glacial geologists and glaciologists will also find it useful as a reference book.Acknowledgements.
Why study glaciers?
Some basic concepts.
Mass balance.
Flow and fracture of a crystalline material.
The velocity field in a glacier.
Temperature distribution in polar ice sheets.
The coupling between a glacier and its bed.
Water flow in and under glaciers: geomorphic implications.
Stress and deformation.
Stress and velocity distribution in an idealized glacier.
Numerical modeling.
Applications of stress and deformation principles to classical problems.
Finite strain and the origin of foliation.
Response of glaciers to changes in mass balance.