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Title: HOW BACKCOUNTRY USERS ENGAGE WITH AVALANCHE FORECASTS: EVIDENCE FROM AN ITEM RESPONSE MODELLING APPROACH: Date: 2026-09-28; Authors: Jerred Jolin, Kelly McNeil; Description: This study examined patterns of avalanche forecast information use among recreational-level avalanche course completers using data from the Use of Ava...; Object ID: ISSW2026_P2.15.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecast, engagement, risk communication; View additional details about HOW BACKCOUNTRY USERS ENGAGE WITH AVALANCHE FORECASTS: EVIDENCE FROM AN ITEM RESPONSE MODELLING APPROACH

Title: SAFE - A LAYER-BASED AVALANCHE FORECAST EDITOR FOR BETTER INTEGRATION OF MODEL PREDICTIONS: Date: 2024-09-23; Authors: Kurt Winkler, Jürg Trachsel, Jonas Knerr, Ueli Niederer, Gerd Weiss, Marc Ruesch, Frank Techel; Description: Machine learning (ML) models are revolutionizing avalanche forecasting, providing increasingly reliable predictions. At present, however, such model o...; Object ID: ISSW2024_P1.9.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecast, bulletin editor, numerical models, decision support, hazard assessment; View additional details about SAFE - A LAYER-BASED AVALANCHE FORECAST EDITOR FOR BETTER INTEGRATION OF MODEL PREDICTIONS

Title: AVALANCHE FORECASTING IN FINLAND – PRESENT STAGE AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: Date: 2024-09-23; Authors: Kaisa Landon, Eeva Mäkelä; Description: There are comparably few avalanche-prone areas in Finland, however several avalanches occur in Northern Finland every winter. Fortunately, Finland has...; Object ID: ISSW2024_P1.28.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecast, finland, fmi finnish meteorological institute, finlav finnish avalanche education; View additional details about AVALANCHE FORECASTING IN FINLAND – PRESENT STAGE AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS

Title: NEAR-REAL TIME SATELLITE CLASSIFICATION OF SNOW TYPES FOR AVALANCHE FORECAST PURPOSES: Date: 2024-09-23; Authors: Valt Mauro, Roberto Salzano, Rosamaria Salvatori , Paola Cianfarra; Description: Avalanche forecast in alpine areas is approached by integrating in situ snowpack surveys, data obtained by automated snow-meteorological stations, sno...; Object ID: ISSW2024_P9.2.pdf; Keywords: snow, modis, snow structure, avalanche forecast, satellite classication; View additional details about NEAR-REAL TIME SATELLITE CLASSIFICATION OF SNOW TYPES FOR AVALANCHE FORECAST PURPOSES

Title: CHOOSING TO HOLD ‘EM OR FOLD ‘EM – EFFECTS OF AVALANCHE FORECAST INFORMATION ON TERRAIN EXPOSURE: Date: 2024-09-23; Authors: Håvard Boutera Toft, Andrea Mannberg, Martin Ahrland Stefan, Markus Johnsen Aase, Audun Hetland; Description: We use Bayesian estimation methods to analyze how backcountry riders’ terrain choices covary with forecast avalanche problems, avalanche danger leve...; Object ID: ISSW2024_P11.7.pdf; Keywords: risk communication, avalanche forecast, decision-making in avalanche terrain, gps tracks; View additional details about CHOOSING TO HOLD ‘EM OR FOLD ‘EM – EFFECTS OF AVALANCHE FORECAST INFORMATION ON TERRAIN EXPOSURE

Title: USERS' AWARENESS AND RESPONSE TO UNCERTAINTY INFORMATION IN PUBLIC AVALANCHE FORECASTS: Date: 2024-09-23; Authors: Eeva Latosuo, Pascal Haegeli, Julie Demuth, Ethan Greene; Description: Uncertainty is inherent in avalanche forecasting. On some days, the available evidence provides a clear picture of the existing hazard situation, whil...; Object ID: ISSW2024_O12.3.pdf; Keywords: risk communication, uncertainty, public avalanche forecast, user research; View additional details about USERS' AWARENESS AND RESPONSE TO UNCERTAINTY INFORMATION IN PUBLIC AVALANCHE FORECASTS

Title: UNDERSTANDING GROUP DYNAMICS AND USE OF AVALANCHE FORECAST BEHAVIORS AFTER COMPLETING A RECREATIONAL AVALANCHE COURSE: Date: 2024-09-23; Authors: Kelly R. McNeil; Description: A growing number of people are venturing into the backcountry each year. Many of these individuals are participating in formal avalanche training. Ho...; Object ID: ISSW2024_O13.3.pdf; Keywords: avalanche education, behaviors, group dynamics, avalanche forecast; View additional details about UNDERSTANDING GROUP DYNAMICS AND USE OF AVALANCHE FORECAST BEHAVIORS AFTER COMPLETING A RECREATIONAL AVALANCHE COURSE

Title: INTRODUCING SUBLEVELS IN THE SWISS AVALANCHE FORECAST: Date: 2023-10-08; Authors: Célia Lucas, Simon Grüter, Mirjam Eberli, Jürg Trachsel, Kurt Winkler, Frank Techel; Description: In public avalanche forecasts, avalanche danger is commonly summarized using one of five ordinal danger levels. This strong simplification of a compl...; Object ID: ISSW2023_P1.19.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecast, sublevels, warning, communication, user survey; View additional details about INTRODUCING SUBLEVELS IN THE SWISS AVALANCHE FORECAST

Title: INSIGHTS ON HOW AVALANCHE FORECAST USERS COMBINE DANGER RATINGS WITH STEEPNESS TO ASSESS THE AVALANCHE RISK OF INDIVIDUAL SLOPES DURING TRIP PLANNING: Date: 2023-10-08; Authors: Pascal Haegeli, Christoph Mitterer, Thomas Stucki, Matthias Walcher, Reto Rupf; Description: Several recent studies have examined avalanche forecast users' ability to understand the provided hazard information, but they have so far not evaluat...; Object ID: ISSW2023_P1.40.pdf; Keywords: risk communication, decision-making, avalanche forecast users, survey study; View additional details about INSIGHTS ON HOW AVALANCHE FORECAST USERS COMBINE DANGER RATINGS WITH STEEPNESS TO ASSESS THE AVALANCHE RISK OF INDIVIDUAL SLOPES DURING TRIP PLANNING

Title: A RESEARCH SYSTEM FOR A MORE INTEGRATED AND RESPONSIVE CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH TO AVALANCHE SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT DESIGN AND EVALUATION: Date: 2023-10-08; Authors: Pascal Haegeli, Christoph Mitterer, Thomas Stucki, Matthias Walcher, Reto Rupf; Description: Having an in-depth understanding of how avalanche forecast users access, understand, and apply avalanche hazard information is critical for making inf...; Object ID: ISSW2023_P2.46.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecast, user research, survey research, social science; View additional details about A RESEARCH SYSTEM FOR A MORE INTEGRATED AND RESPONSIVE CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH TO AVALANCHE SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT DESIGN AND EVALUATION

Title: RETENTION AND USE OF AVALANCHE FORECAST INFORMATION: FINDINGS FROM FIELD AND ONLINE SURVEYS: Date: 2023-10-08; Authors: Jürg Trachsel, Mirjam Eberli, Simon Grüter, Kurt Winkler, Célia Lucas, Bettina Richter, Frank Techel; Description: When riding out of bounds or touring in the backcountry, many recreationists and professionals plan their trip with the aim of finding a tour at a per...; Object ID: ISSW2023_P2.56.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecast, field survey, risk communication, information retention, user guidance, impact-oriented warning; View additional details about RETENTION AND USE OF AVALANCHE FORECAST INFORMATION: FINDINGS FROM FIELD AND ONLINE SURVEYS

Title: Operational model-based forecast of wet snow avalanche activity: Experiences from two seasons: Date: 2018-10-07; Authors: Andreas Gobiet, Lisa JÃ¶bstl, Veronika Hatvan, Hannes Rieder; Description: The avalanche warning service of Styria (Austria) developed a model-based prototype warning system for the onset of wet snow avalanche activity and op...; Object ID: ISSW2018_P08.10.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecast, wet snow avalanches, lwcindex, snowpack.; View additional details about Operational model-based forecast of wet snow avalanche activity: Experiences from two seasons

Title: Application of physical snowpack models in support of operational avalanche hazard forecasting: a status report on current implementations and prospects for the future: Date: 2018-10-07; Authors: S. Morin, C. Fierz, S. Horton, M. Bavay, C. ColÃ©ou, M. Dumont, A. Gobiet, P. Hagenmuller, M. Lafaysse, C. Mitterer, F. Monti, K. MÃ¼ller, M. Olefs, J. S. Snook, F. Techel, A. van Herwijnen, V. Vionnet; Description: The application of physically-based numerical modeling of the snowpack in support of avalanche hazard prediction is increasing. Modeling, in complemen...; Object ID: ISSW2018_O12.1.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecast, numerical modeling, snowpack modeling, meteorological forecast; View additional details about Application of physical snowpack models in support of operational avalanche hazard forecasting: a status report on current implementations and prospects for the future

Title: Statistical analysis and operational avalanche forecasting on the roads of northern GaspÃ©sie, QuÃ©bec, Canada: Date: 2018-10-07; Authors: Francis Gauthier, FrÃ©dÃ©ric Banville-CÃ´tÃ©, Dominic Boucher, Francis Meloche; Description: Snow avalanches are a major natural hazard for road users and infrastructure in northern GaspÃ©sie (Eastern Canada). Over the past 15 years, the occ...; Object ID: ISSW2018_O12.6.pdf; Keywords: snow avalanche forecast, logistic regression, classification tree; View additional details about Statistical analysis and operational avalanche forecasting on the roads of northern GaspÃ©sie, QuÃ©bec, Canada

Title: Analysis of decision-making frameworks for avalanche terrain: Date: 2018-10-07; Authors: Markus LandrÃ¸, Gerit Pfuhl; Description: To assist decision-making in avalanche terrain, several decision-making frameworks have been developed. These frameworks can have a more probabilistic...; Object ID: ISSW2018_O15.4.pdf; Keywords: danger level, avalanche forecast, strategies, intuitive judgements, expert opinion; View additional details about Analysis of decision-making frameworks for avalanche terrain

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