Publisher's Synopsis
These proceedings contain an extensive overview of the most recent research in the fields of permafrost science and engineering on a global scale. The 230 contributions portray the rich diversity of permafrost-related research being conducted worldwide. The themes covered include all major scientific, technical and engineering aspects of past and present frozen ground in polar and mountain areas, together with planetary processes. The data and theories presented are based on numerical modelling and field experiemnts and are applied to practical cases. The variety of new techniques and findings discussed in these volumes reflects the increasing interest in understanding permafrost and its related phenomena.
