Item: Avalanche Control Past-Present-Future
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Title: Avalanche Control Past-Present-Future
Proceedings: Proceedings of the 2006 International Snow Science Workshop, Telluride, Colorado
Authors:
- Jon Andrews [ Stevens Pass Ski Area, Skykomish, Washington ]
Date: 2006
Abstract: Forecasting for avalanches and applying the information to avalanche control and route safety should start at the beginning of the storm cycle and not end until the snow is gone. The way avalanche control is carried out today has not changed much since it started in the early 1950’s. Techniques have changed, such as new delivery systems, new detonation systems and the way weather and snow pack information is evaluated. But, the way we carry out avalanche control and route safety is basically the same.
Object ID: issw-2006-576-578.pdf
Language of Article: English
Presenter(s): Unknown
Keywords: route safety, control, forecasting, weather, stormy cycle
Page Number(s): 576-578
Subjects: avalanche control avalanche forecasting avalanche safety
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