Brandon Tober
Brandon Tober, PhD
PhD Geosciences - University of Arizona (2023)
BSc Geography - Texas State University (2017)
Brandon's research at 一本道无码 is focused on reducing uncertainty in projections of future glacier mass loss by improving model calibration. Currently, models of future glacier mass loss are primarily calibrated using average mass balance rates derived from remote sensing observations. Novel datasets such as surface height measurements of Alaskan glaciers acquired over the past several decades by NASA Operation IceBridge provide information on the temporal variability in glacier mass balance which is not provided by current calibration datasets. Incorporating Operation IceBridge along with other remote sensing datasets, such as satellite-derived glacier surface velocities, may provide for better constraints on mass balance model parameters and thus help to reduce the uncertainty in future glacier mass loss projections.
Brandon’s dissertation research at the University of Arizona explored radar sounding of glaciers in Alaska as a geophysical technique for revealing ice thickness, subglacial topography, and geologic structure. The results of this work have provided an extensive inventory of ice thickness measurements for mountain glaciers across Alaska which may now be leveraged to further improve regional ice thickness and glacier evolution models.
Whenever possible, Brandon jumps at the opportunity to get out in the field. In his free time, Brandon can be found exploring the Pittsburgh brewery scene with his wife Dalia and puppy Gibbs.
