Item: A Proposed Practical Model for Zoning with the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale
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Title: A Proposed Practical Model for Zoning with the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale
Proceedings: International Snow Science Workshop Grenoble – Chamonix Mont-Blanc - October 07-11, 2013
Authors:
- Cam Campbell [ Canadian Avalanche Centre, Revelstoke, British Columbia ] [ Alpine Solutions Avalanche Services, Squamish, British Columbia ]
- Brian Gould [ Alpine Solutions Avalanche Services, Squamish, British Columbia ]
Date: 2013-10-07
Abstract: Since 2009, the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) has been used to zone avalanche terrain in western Canada and many other alpine nations. Despite this widespread use, technical specifications for the use of ATES zoning have been lacking. This paper proposes a practical model for delineating ATES zones with standardized specifications and methodologies. An example of the use of the model is presented in a case study in the Fraser Lake area of northwest British Columbia. The ATES zoning model is the first attempt at developing parameters and thresholds specifically for zoning avalanche terrain with ATES. As ATES zoning becomes more widely utilized, a designated model is necessary to establish common practices, consistent methodologies, and uniform criteria.
Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P5-02.pdf
Language of Article: English
Presenter(s): Unknown
Keywords: ates, avalanche, terrain, zoning, model
Page Number(s): 385-391
Subjects: avalanche terrain avalanche starting zones avalanche terrain exposure scale (ates)
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