Michael Daniel

Interests: My primary interests are in glaciology, mass accumulation on glaciers, and climate change impacts on glaciers. 

Research: My current research project is mapping out snow depths in the Gulf of Alaska to better understand glacier mass balance in this region. This is done by interpreting radar results from airborne and surface-coupled ground penetrating radar to extract seasonal snow accumulation amounts. Additional work is being done to compare these ground penetrating radar results to satellite and re-analysis products.

Field Experience: I have done field work on the Seward Glacier, Yukon, Canada and the Galena Creek and Sulphur Creek Rock Glaciers, Wyoming, USA to collect ground penetrating radar data in addition to other geophysical methods.

Medical Experience: I currently hold certifications in CPR, Wilderness First Responder, and National Registry of Emergency Medical Responder.

Outside of work I volunteer with the Southern Arizona Rescue Association which provides wilderness search and rescue to Pima County.