Item: Variability of Liquid Water Content in an Alpine Snowpack
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Title: Variability of Liquid Water Content in an Alpine Snowpack
Proceedings: 1990 International Snow Science Workshop, Bigfork, Montana USA, October 9-13
Authors:
- Richard Kattelmann
Date: 1990
Abstract: During the early stages of snowmelt runoff, snowpack liquid water content was sampled at five sites in an alpine basin in the southern Sierra Nevada. Typical values ranged from 1 to 3 percent by volume with some values from 5 to 8 percent. The high variability of the measured liquid water content suggests that objectives and sampling design must be carefully considered when attempting to monitor snowpack liquid water content.
Language of Article: English
Presenters: Unknown
Keywords: snowpack, liquid water, volume
Page Number(s): 261-265
Subjects: snowpack liquid water content
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