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Title: Remote Sensing Tools for Snow and Avalanche Research: Date: 2012; Authors: Yves BÃ¼hler; Description: Since the first images acquired from airplanes (1915) and satellites (1960), remote sensing has had a great impact in diverse number of fields such a...; Object ID: issw-2012-264-268.pdf; Keywords: remote sensing, digital elevation models dem, snow depth, snow type, spatially continuous measurements; View additional details about Remote Sensing Tools for Snow and Avalanche Research

Title: Objective Comparison of Two Numerical Avalanche Dynamics Models: Date: 2012; Authors: Jan-Thomas Fischer, Walter Steinkogler, Matthias Granig, Marc Christen; Description: Numerical avalanche dynamics models are nowadays used by engineers all around the world as an integral part in risk assessment studies. Especially in ...; Object ID: issw-2012-444-449.pdf; Keywords: dynamics, risk, avalanche models, hazard zoning,; View additional details about Objective Comparison of Two Numerical Avalanche Dynamics Models

Title: Estimating Extreme Avalanche Runout for the Lizard Range, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada: Date: 2010; Authors: Katherine S. Johnston, Bruce Jamieson; Description: Identifying the extreme avalanche runout is an important part of public safety for development in mountainous areas. Extreme avalanche runout is typi...; Object ID: ISSW_O-050.pdf; Keywords: avalanche runout, statistical models, residential development; View additional details about Estimating Extreme Avalanche Runout for the Lizard Range, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada

Title: Potential Impacts of Climate Change or U.S. Wastach Range Ski Areas: Projections for Park City Mountain Resort in 2030, 2050, and 2075: Date: 2010; Authors: Brian Lazar, Mark W. Williams; Description: We evaluate the potential impacts to snow coverage and depth from anthropogenic climate change at Park City Mountain Resort in 2030, 2050, and 2075. S...; Object ID: ISSW_P-023.pdf; Keywords: climate change, snow, park city, ski areas, general circulation models, wasatch; View additional details about Potential Impacts of Climate Change or U.S. Wastach Range Ski Areas: Projections for Park City Mountain Resort in 2030, 2050, and 2075

Title: Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Snow Avalanche Activity in France Over the Last 60 Winters Using Hierarchical Bayesian Change Point Models: Date: 2009; Authors: N. Eckert, E. Parent, M. Naaim; Description: This study focuses on avalanche occurrences and runout altitudes in France over the last 61 winters. For both variables, the interannual fluctuations ...; Object ID: issw-2009-0234-0238.pdf; Keywords: avalanche occurrence, runout altitude, climate change impact, change point models; View additional details about Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Snow Avalanche Activity in France Over the Last 60 Winters Using Hierarchical Bayesian Change Point Models

Title: Mixed Effect and Spatial Correlation Models for Analyzing a Regional Spatial Dataset: Date: 2008-09-26; Authors: Randall S. Mullen, Karl W. Birkeland; Description: Understanding the spatial variability of snow at many different scales is critically important for avalanche forecasting. This research uses new techn...; Object ID: P__8204.pdf; Keywords: mixed models, random effects, spatially dependent models, bridger mountains, stability tests; View additional details about Mixed Effect and Spatial Correlation Models for Analyzing a Regional Spatial Dataset

Title: Potential Impacts of Climate Change for Western U.S. Ski Areas: Adaptation and Sustainability in the 21st Century: Date: 2008-09-22; Authors: Brian Lazar, Mark Williams; Description: We evaluate how climate change resulting from increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions may affect snow coverage for two case studies: Aspen Mountain a...; Object ID: P__8084.pdf; Keywords: climate change, snow, aspen, park city, ski areas, general circulation models; View additional details about Potential Impacts of Climate Change for Western U.S. Ski Areas: Adaptation and Sustainability in the 21st Century

Title: Get the Drift, Effects of Snow Fence Variables on Wind Patterns, Snow Drift Geometry and Volume: Date: 2004; Authors: Erica David; Description: What are the effects of snow fence variables on wind patterns, and geometry and volume of snow collected in drifts? This question arose from a need to...; Object ID: issw-2004-217-226.pdf; Keywords: snow fences, snow control, blowing snow, snowdrifts, snow fence models; View additional details about Get the Drift, Effects of Snow Fence Variables on Wind Patterns, Snow Drift Geometry and Volume

Title: Cornice - Development of a Nearest Neighbours Model Applied in Backcountry Avalanche Forecasting in Scotland: Date: 2002; Authors: Ross Purves, Keith Morrison, Graham Moss, Blyth Wright; Description: This paper describes the development and refinement of a nearest neighbors avalanche forecasting model in Scotland. Avalanche forecasting in Scotland ...; Object ID: issw-2002-117-122.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, avalanches, computer models; View additional details about Cornice - Development of a Nearest Neighbours Model Applied in Backcountry Avalanche Forecasting in Scotland

Title: NXD2000: An Improved Avalanche Forecasting Program Based on the Nearest Neighbor Method: Date: 2000; Authors: Martin Gassner, Hans-Jurg Etter, Karl Birkeland, Tom Leonard; Description: To assist local avalanche forecasters, Buser (1983) developed an avalanche prediction system based on the nearest neighbor method. NXD2000 is an impr...; Object ID: issw-2000-052-059.pdf; Keywords: avalanches, avalanche forecasting, avalanche forecasting models, nearest neighbors; View additional details about NXD2000: An Improved Avalanche Forecasting Program Based on the Nearest Neighbor Method

Title: RAIFoS: Regional Avalanche Information and Forecasting System: Date: 2000; Authors: Bernhard Brabec, Roland Meister, Norbert Raderschall, Urs Stockli, Andreas Stoffel, Thomas Stucki; Description: Besides the text-based and Swisswide national avalanche forecasts regional avalanche forecasts have been introduced in Switzerland in 1996. Each of th...; Object ID: issw-2000-060-065.pdf; Keywords: avalanche warning, regional avalanche forecast, statistical models, nearest neighbours; View additional details about RAIFoS: Regional Avalanche Information and Forecasting System

Title: New Perspective on Computer-Aided Avalanche Forecasting: Scale and Scale Issues: Date: 2000; Authors: Pascal Hageli, David M. McClung; Description: This paper discusses the problems related to scale in avalanche forecasting models. The term 'scale' refers to a characteristic length or time of a p...; Object ID: issw-2000-066-073.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, scale, computer models; View additional details about New Perspective on Computer-Aided Avalanche Forecasting: Scale and Scale Issues

Title: Application of Snow Models to Snow Removal Operations on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park: Date: 2000; Authors: Daniel B. Fagre, Frederick L. Klasner; Description: Snow removal, and the attendant avalanche risk for road crews, is a major issue on mountain highways worldwide. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is the only...; Object ID: issw-2000-266-272.pdf; Keywords: snow plowing, snow models, glacier national park, mountain highways; View additional details about Application of Snow Models to Snow Removal Operations on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park

Title: The Road Closure Decision in Little Cottonwood Canyon: Date: 1994; Authors: Gail Blattenberger, Richard Fowles; Description: Statistical models of different types have been used in avalanche forecasting. This paper provides a comparison of several types of models in applicat...; Object ID: issw-1994-537-547.pdf; Keywords: forecasting, statistical models, danger; View additional details about The Road Closure Decision in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Title: Improving Statistical Models by Modifying the Avalanche Variable: Date: 1980; Authors: Richard T. Marriott; Description: Statistical models which attempt to minimize the statistical noise caused by errors in the observational data and by the use of independent variables ...; Object ID: issw-1980-098-107.pdf; Keywords: artificially triggered, forecasting, snowpack stability, statistical models; View additional details about Improving Statistical Models by Modifying the Avalanche Variable

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