Item: E.P.A.: Avalanche Permanent Survey, More Than 100 Years of Observation Updated for More Reliability
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Title: E.P.A.: Avalanche Permanent Survey, More Than 100 Years of Observation Updated for More Reliability
Proceedings: 2010 International Snow Science Workshop
Authors:
- Michaël Deschâtres [ Cemagref UR ETNA, France ]
- Sylvain Cabos [ Cemagref UR ETNA, France ]
- Nicolas Eckert [ Cemagref UR ETNA, France ]
- Didier Richard [ Cemagref UR ETNA, France ]
Date: 2010
Abstract: E.P.A. (Avalanche Permanent Survey) is a descriptive report of selected avalanche areas. Survey is conduced, each winter, by observers assigned between French Alps and Pyrenees. Data collection was initialised in 1899 by the French Forestry Administration. O.N.F. (Forestry National Office) and the Cemagref research institute were developing the database and cartography the surveyed areas. Recently, during 5 years, E.P.A. has been updated, adding photos, rebuilding location maps and defining observation methodology. Current uses include public information, risk assessment and large scale statistical studies.
Language of Article: English
Presenters: Unknown
Keywords: reliability, 100 years of observation, survey
Page Number(s): 569-579
Subjects: avalanche permanent survey french alps and pyrenees french forestry administration
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