Item: Using GIS and Remote Sensing to Assess Avalanche Hazards for New Road Corridors in Alaska
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Title: Using GIS and Remote Sensing to Assess Avalanche Hazards for New Road Corridors in Alaska
Proceedings: Proceedings of the 2006 International Snow Science Workshop, Telluride, Colorado
Authors:
- Douglas D. Scott [ HDR Engineering, Denver, Colorado/Avalanche Mapping, Boulder, Colorado ]
Date: 2006
Abstract: As part of HDR’s Chignik Connectors Project (a road system connecting the three communities of Chignik), assessment and mapping of potential avalanche hazard areas to coincide with the transportation planning for consideration and design of route alternatives to connect the three villages of Chignik. GIS/Remote Sensing data, techniques and procedures were used for the modeling and analysis of potential avalanche hazards in this proposed new road corridor in rural Alaska. Combinations of terrain modeling, satellite imagery interpretation and weather statistics were used to locate areas prone to avalanche activity. This was used to help determine the road design and routing. It also demonstrated the hazard existed and that there is a need to have a budget for avalanche control and mitigation. The poster session will explain the steps taken to develop and deliver the project.
Language of Article: English
Presenters: Unknown
Keywords: avalanche hazard assessment, alaska, transportation, geographic information systems (gis), terrain modeling, and remote sensing
Page Number(s): 465-467
Subjects: geographic information system (gis) remote sensing avalanche hazards
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