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Title: Back Calculation of Avalanche Dimensions From Laser Scanning and sfm Photogrammetry: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Alexander Prokop, J.-M. Friedt, Ursula Enzenhofer, Florian Tolle; Description: After avalanche events happen it is always difficult to collect useful data from the avalanche dimensions such as snow volume that was released in the...; Object ID: ISSW16_P4.35.pdf; Keywords: avalanche documentation, snow depth, laser scanning, sfm-photogrammetry, svalbard; View additional details about Back Calculation of Avalanche Dimensions From Laser Scanning and sfm Photogrammetry

Title: Mapping Starting Zone Snow Depth with a Ground-Based LIDAR to Improve Avalanche Control and Forecasting: Date: 2014-09-29; Authors: Jeffrey S. Deems, Pete J. Gadomski, Dominic Vellone, Ryan Evanczyk, Adam LeWinter, Karl W. Birkeland, David C. Finnegan; Description: The distribution of snow depth in avalanche starting zones exerts a strong influence on avalanche potential and character. Extreme depth changes over...; Object ID: ISSW14_paper_O5.01.pdf; Keywords: snow depth, spatial variability, laser remote sensing, avalanche control.; View additional details about Mapping Starting Zone Snow Depth with a Ground-Based LIDAR to Improve Avalanche Control and Forecasting

Title: NIVEXC: An Electronic Snow-Pole for Real-Time Monitoring of Avalanche Starting Zones: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Massimiliano Barbolini, Matteo Baudone, Francesco Ferro, Laura Ricchetti, Francesco Stefanini; Description: Knowledge of amount of new snow, total snow depth and internal property of snowcover in avalanche release zones are well known to be key factors for e...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_O2-15.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, starting zone monitoring, snow depth measurement, temperature profile; View additional details about NIVEXC: An Electronic Snow-Pole for Real-Time Monitoring of Avalanche Starting Zones

Title: An Innovative Algorithm for Unmanned Validation of Automatic Snow Depth Measurements: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: S. Terzago, M.Faletto, Correspondingauthor, M.C. Prola, S. Fratianni, R. Cremonini, S.Barbero; Description: Ultrasonic snow sensors provide high temporal resolution snow depth and snowfall data used for hydrological applications and avalanche risk assessmen...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P2-12.pdf; Keywords: ultrasonic snow measurements, snow depth, automatic validation; View additional details about An Innovative Algorithm for Unmanned Validation of Automatic Snow Depth Measurements

Title: Can a Point Measurement Represent the Snow Depth in its Vicinity? A Comparison of Areal Snow Depth Measurements With Selected Index Sites: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Thomas GrÃ¼newald, Michael Lehning; Description: Information on the amount of snow stored in a catchment or on a mountain is an important issue for hydrology, natural hazards, winter tourism or mount...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-13.pdf; Keywords: index-site, representativeness of point measurement, snow depth, airborne laser scanning, lidar; View additional details about Can a Point Measurement Represent the Snow Depth in its Vicinity? A Comparison of Areal Snow Depth Measurements With Selected Index Sites

Title: On Indicator Path Avalanches for Local Avalanche Forecasting: Date: 2012; Authors: JÃ¼rg Schweizer, Claudia Alig, Christoph Mitterer; Description: Avalanches are clear signs of instability and thus often considered as the best predictor for further events. In fact, avalanches that release at the...; Object ID: issw-2012-051-054.pdf; Keywords: avalanche path, snow depth,prediction methods, avalanche awareness; View additional details about On Indicator Path Avalanches for Local Avalanche Forecasting

Title: Spatial Variability of Snow Stratigraphy From Microwave Radar: Date: 2012; Authors: Hans Peter Marshall, J. And rew Gleason, Achim Heilig, Gary Koh, Matthew Sturm; Description: Slab avalanches occur because of the layered nature of the seasonal snowpack. Differences in metrological conditions during deposition, as well as dif...; Object ID: issw-2012-259-263.pdf; Keywords: spatial variability, radar, snow stratigraphy, snow depth; View additional details about Spatial Variability of Snow Stratigraphy From Microwave Radar

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: Positioning of Avalanche Protection Measures Using Snow Depth Mapping Via Terrestrial Laser Scanning: Date: 2012; Authors: Alexander Prokop, Christina M. Delaney; Description: In recent years snow depth mapping via terrestrial laser scanning has become increasingly popular as a measurement method used for snow and avalanche ...; Object ID: issw-2012-983-988.pdf; Keywords: snow depth, avalanche protection, release area, slopes; View additional details about Positioning of Avalanche Protection Measures Using Snow Depth Mapping Via Terrestrial Laser Scanning

Title: Modeled Snow Cover in Pyrenees Mountains and Cross-Comparisons Between Remote-Sensed and Land-Based Observation Data: Date: 2012; Authors: Yves Durand, GÃ©rald Giraud, Daniel Goetz, Malou Maris, Valentin Payen; Description: Only few studies have already attempted to assess the distribution and magnitude of seasonal snowpack under the varying climate of the Pyrenees. In us...; Object ID: issw-2012-998-1004.pdf; Keywords: snow depth comparisons, modis remote-sensed data, climatology, scm chain; View additional details about Modeled Snow Cover in Pyrenees Mountains and Cross-Comparisons Between Remote-Sensed and Land-Based Observation Data

Title: Snow Characterization by Facet Number and Size From Snow Pit Wall Photographs: Date: 2010; Authors: Mathias Gergely, Martin Schneebeli; Description: Faceted snow within a natural snowpack often weakens its stability, with depth hoar being a prime example for a persistent weak layer. Traditionally, ...; Object ID: ISSW_P-005.pdf; Keywords: faceted snow, depth hoar, persistent weak layers, snow properties, wind-pressed snow; View additional details about Snow Characterization by Facet Number and Size From Snow Pit Wall Photographs

Title: Measurements of Small Scale Spatial and Temporal Variability of Snow Depth and SWE in a Small Mountain Catchment: Date: 2009; Authors: T. GrÃ¼newald, M. Schirmer, M. Lehning; Description: Using a new type of terrestrial laser scanner (TLS), which is particularly suited for measurements of snow covered surfaces, we monitored snow depth, ...; Object ID: issw-2009-0151-0154.pdf; Keywords: spatial variability, snow water equivalent, snow depth, terrestrial laser scanner, melt rates; View additional details about Measurements of Small Scale Spatial and Temporal Variability of Snow Depth and SWE in a Small Mountain Catchment

Title: Analysis of Temporal and Spatial Snow Depth Changes in a Steep Rock Face: Date: 2009; Authors: Vanessa Wirz, Michael Schirmer, Michael Lehning; Description: To understand snow distribution in steep rock walls a high resolution terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) was used to achieve precise snow height digital...; Object ID: issw-2009-0155-0159.pdf; Keywords: terrestrial laser scanning, snow depth changes, rock face, snow distribution; View additional details about Analysis of Temporal and Spatial Snow Depth Changes in a Steep Rock Face

Title: Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Snow Depth Observations: An Update on Technical Developments and Applications: Date: 2009; Authors: Alexander Prokop; Description: In the past few years terrestrial laser scanning methodology has become a powerful tool for determining the spatial snow depth distribution on slopes....; Object ID: issw-2009-0192-0196.pdf; Keywords: terrestrial laser scanning, snow depth, avalanche dynamics, avalanche case study; View additional details about Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Snow Depth Observations: An Update on Technical Developments and Applications

Title: Combining Wind Field Modelling with Spatial Snow Depth Measurements for Avalanche Forecast Purpose: Date: 2008-09-22; Authors: Alexander Prokop; Description: The snow cover distribution in alpine terrain is known to be highly influenced by the local wind field. In this study the correlation between differen...; Object ID: P__8135.pdf; Keywords: terrestrial laser scanning, snow depth, wind field modeling, snow cover; View additional details about Combining Wind Field Modelling with Spatial Snow Depth Measurements for Avalanche Forecast Purpose

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