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Title: Slope-Scale Snowpack Stability Derived from Multiple Snowmicropen Measurements and High-Resolution Terrestrial FMCW Radar Surveys: Date: 2010; Authors: Hans-Peter Marshall, Christine Pielmeier, Scott Havens, Frank Techel; Description: Slope-scale stability assessments from SnowMicroPen (SMP) profiles and from remote sensing techniques would support avalanche forecasting operations, ...; Object ID: ISSW_O-018.pdf; Keywords: snow cover, snow cover stability, snow stability evaluation, micro penetrometer, mechanical properties, avalanche forecasting, remote sensing, radar; View additional details about Slope-Scale Snowpack Stability Derived from Multiple Snowmicropen Measurements and High-Resolution Terrestrial FMCW Radar Surveys

Title: Comparison of Different Snow Stability Tests Including the Extended Column Test: Date: 2008-09-26; Authors: Kurt Winkler, JÃ¼rg Schweizer; Description: Several tests have been proposed in the past for evaluating snow stability. However, their performance is presently unclear since few comparative stud...; Object ID: P__8124.pdf; Keywords: snow cover stability, snow stability evaluation, stability test, avalanche forecasting; View additional details about Comparison of Different Snow Stability Tests Including the Extended Column Test

Title: Statistical Assessment of Regional Avalanche Danger Using Parameters from the Snow Cover Model Snowpack: Date: 2008-09-22; Authors: Michael Schirmer, Michael Lehning, JÃ¼rg Schweizer; Description: Numerical avalanche prediction with statistical methods using meteorological input parameters has shown insufficient results, mainly since snow cover ...; Object ID: P__8182.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, numerical simulation, snow cover model, snow cover stability, nearest neighbor, feature selection, genetic algorithm; View additional details about Statistical Assessment of Regional Avalanche Danger Using Parameters from the Snow Cover Model Snowpack

Title: Contrasting Stable and Unstable Snow Profiles with Respect to Skier Loading: Date: 2002; Authors: Jurg Schweizer, J. Bruce Jamieson; Description: A Swiss-Canadian data set of over 400 snow profiles from skier-triggered slopes and slopes that have been skied but not triggered was contrasted to de...; Object ID: issw-2002-499-501.pdf; Keywords: snow stratigraphy, avalanche formation, avalanche forecasting, snow cover stability, snow stability evaluation, skier triggering; View additional details about Contrasting Stable and Unstable Snow Profiles with Respect to Skier Loading

Title: Case Study of a Deep Slab Instability and Associated Dry Avalanches: Date: 2000; Authors: Bruce Jamieson, Torsten Geldsetzer, Chris Stethem; Description: This study considers the predictive merit of weather and snowpack data for avalanches that released throughout the winter on a layer of faceted crysta...; Object ID: issw-2000-101-108.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, avalanche formation, faceted crystals, snow cover stability, snow cover structure, snow stratigraphy; View additional details about Case Study of a Deep Slab Instability and Associated Dry Avalanches

Title: Field Observations of Skier-Triggered Avalanches: Date: 2000; Authors: J. Schweizer, J. B. Jamieson; Description: Snowpack characteristics for skier-triggered avalanches are described in order to better understand skier triggering, to improve snow profile observat...; Object ID: issw-2000-192-199.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, avalanche formation, skier triggering, snow cover stability, physical properties; View additional details about Field Observations of Skier-Triggered Avalanches

Title: Storm and Weather Factors Related to Dry Slab Avalanche Activity: Date: 1998; Authors: Robert E. Davis, Kelly Elder, Daniel Howlett, Eddy Bouzaglou; Description: Storm cycle factors affect slab avalanche response primarily in terms of loading in starting zones. Wind velocity and supply of transportable snow, re...; Object ID: issw-1998-025-034.pdf; Keywords: avalanche, avalanche forecasting, snow accumulation, snow cover stability; View additional details about Storm and Weather Factors Related to Dry Slab Avalanche Activity

Title: A Model to Determine Snow Surface Properties from Remote Measurements: Date: 1998; Authors: Hansueli Gubler; Description: The formation of weak layers before they are buried by new snow is crucial for the determination of the actual danger level from measurements by auto...; Object ID: issw-1998-035-048.pdf; Keywords: snow cover stability, snow surface, snow metamorphism; View additional details about A Model to Determine Snow Surface Properties from Remote Measurements

Title: Alternative Risk Management; Fat Man, Utile Boy and the Winch Roller: Date: 1998; Authors: Craig Sterbenz; Description: "Slope compaction and deep slab instability; alternative avalanche risk management: In recent years, ski area expansion into 'extreme' avalanche terr...; Object ID: issw-1998-348-351.pdf; Keywords: snow compaction, snow cover stability, avalanche counter measures, snow vehicles; View additional details about Alternative Risk Management; Fat Man, Utile Boy and the Winch Roller

Title: Slab Avalanches and New Snow: Date: 1998; Authors: Alain Duclos; Description: A three-year study based on observations carried out both on the field and inside the laboratory has enabled us to describe accurately 22 slab avalanc...; Object ID: issw-1998-478-488.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, snow cover stability, snow stratigraphy; View additional details about Slab Avalanches and New Snow

Title: Experience with Stability Evaluation for a Surface Hoar Layer During Winter 1995-96 at Rogers Pass, British Columbia, Canada: Date: 1996; Authors: Jurg Schweizer, David Skjonsberg, Bruce McMahon; Description: The avalanche control section at Rogers Pass, British Columbia, Canada, is responsible for the avalanche safety within Glacier National Park. This inv...; Object ID: issw-1996-126-128.pdf; Keywords: snow crystals, snow strength, snow cover stability, avalanche forecasting, avalanche control; View additional details about Experience with Stability Evaluation for a Surface Hoar Layer During Winter 1995-96 at Rogers Pass, British Columbia, Canada

Title: Operational Use of the Model Crocus by French Avalanche Forecast Services: Date: 1990; Authors: E. Brun; Description: Since 1971, the operational avalanche forecasting is operated by the french national meteorological service in the Alpes and in the Pyrenees. In the ...; Object ID: issw-1990-031-037.pdf; Keywords: snow pit, snow cover, stability, altitudes, slopes, orientation; View additional details about Operational Use of the Model Crocus by French Avalanche Forecast Services