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Title: Simulation of Snow Avalanche Based on Thixotropy Model for Snow-Covered Model
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Kenichi Oda, Masatoshi Yamada, Yoshikazu Kobayashi, Isao Kamiishi
Description: In this research, the CFD-based numerical method for snow avalanche using Bingham fluid model is development. This simulation model has already been c...
Object ID: ISSW16_P1.04.pdf
Keywords: avalanche, cfd, snow-covered condition, thixotropy
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Title: Drone-Based UWB Radar to Measure Snow Layering in Avalanche Starting Zones
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Rolf O. Rydeng Jenssen, Markus Eckerstorfer, Hannah Vickers, Kjell-Arild Høgda, Eirik Malnes, Svein K. Jacobsen
Description: Slab avalanches release due to failure in a weak snow layer. Determining the spatial distribution and depth of weak layers in avalanche starting zones...
Object ID: ISSW16_P1.15.pdf
Keywords: uwb radar, uav, snow stratigraphy, avalanche risk assessment, avatech
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Title: Spatio-temporal Snow Depth Estimates with Time-Lapse Photography
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Reinhard Fromm, Marc S. Adams
Description: Applications using data collected with time-lapse photography provide estimates of snow glide intensities or the spatio-temporal extent of the snow co...
Object ID: ISSW16_P1.27.pdf
Keywords: time series, webcam imagery, sun and moon shadow, spatio-temporal interpolation
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Title: SnopViz, an Interactive Visualization Tool for Both Snow-Cover Model Output and Observed Snow Profiles
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Charles Fierz, Thomas Egger, Matthias Gerber, Frank Techel, Mathias Bavay
Description: "SnopViz" is primarily a visualization tool for both observed snow profiles (CAAML V5.0 Snow Profile IACS) and simulation output of the snow-cover mod...
Object ID: ISSW16_P1.29.pdf
Keywords: snowpack, graphical user interface, caaml-format
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Title: Application of Multi-dimensional Water Transport Model to Natural Snow: Reproduction Simulation of Water Sprinkle Experiment
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Hiroyuki Hirashima, Yoshiyuki Ishii, Satoru Yamaguchi
Description: Information about liquid water infiltration into snowpack is important for predicting wet snow avalanches. To replicate rain-on-snow events, water spr...
Object ID: ISSW16_P1.41.pdf
Keywords: water transport model, water sprinkle experiment, discharge
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Title: Direct and Indirect Avalanche Experiences Among Backcountry Skiers: Relationships with Risk Perception and Use of Safety Gear
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Davide Marengo, Paola Dellavedova, Maria G. Monaci, Renato Miceli
Description: A relevant factor that may affect risk perception and behaviors related to natural hazard is personal experience. Findings on recreational sports (e.g...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.10.pdf
Keywords: avalanche experience, backcountry skiing, risk perception
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Title: What is the Risk Threshold that Backcountry Enthusiasts are Willing to Accept and How Does Their Perception Align with the Actual Risk Involved?
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Terry Eyland, William Thibeault
Description: An empirical investigation looked at backcountry enthusiasts? avalanche danger threshold and what the main factors are that alter that threshold. The ...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.11.pdf
Keywords: decision-making, human factors, risk homeostasis, cost-benefit analysis, education
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Title: Observing Ski Touring and Decision making in the Alps. What Ordinary People Do or Not Do, and Why?
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Bjørn Michaelsen, Carsten Rolland
Description: Recreational avalanche accident prevention seems to be based on a universal understanding of snow and avalanche science. This has led to an impressive...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.13.pdf
Keywords: ski touring, decision making, risk cultures, tradition, qualitative methods, avalanche education
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Title: In the Pursuit of Standards - the Next Step in Canada's Avalanche Risk Management Guidelines
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Cam Campbell, Steve Conger, Brian Gould, Pascal Haegeli, Bruce Jamieson, Grant Statham
Description: Recognizing the need to standardize new and innovative Canadian avalanche risk management practices and respond to increasing demand from regulatory b...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.27.pdf
Keywords: avalanche, risk, management, guidelines, planning, operations
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Title: Exploring Large-Scale Terrain Preferences for Managing Avalanche Risk in a Commercial Backcountry Skiing Operation
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Reto Sterchi, Pascal Haegeli, Clair Israelson
Description: Guides of commercial backcountry skiing operations manage the physical risk from avalanches by assessing the local avalanche hazard and carefully choo...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.31.pdf
Keywords: avalanche risk management, terrain selection, decision making, helicopter skiing, conceptual model of avalanche hazard
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Title: Modernizing North America's Oldest Avalanche Program in Little Cotttonwood Canyon, Utah
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Bill Nalli
Description: The combination of abundant snowfall, narrow roadway with many avalanche paths, dozens of threatened buildings, and large backcountry touring communit...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.33.pdf
Keywords: highway avalanche program, avalanche forecasting, decision matrix, risk management
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Title: Optimizing GIS For Snow Safety Operations at Taos Ski Valley: Avalanche and Explosive Tracking and Digital Avalanche Atlas Apps
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Rachel L. Moscarella, Andy Bond, Wetherbee B. Dorshow
Description: Given the tenet that ski patrollers are inherently reluctant to complete paperwork, we felt compelled to make the recording of explosive use and avala...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.34.pdf
Keywords: gis, risk management, avalanche mapping
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Title: Bringing the Near Infrared Light to Practice
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Micah Johnson, Jacob Taubenheim, Drew M. Eldred, Ryan Stevenson
Description: The infrared light spectrum has proven to be an area with great potential for snow science. Most of the work performed to date has been to understand ...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.41.pdf
Keywords: nir, probe, faceting
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Title: Design and Operation of Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) - a Best-Practice Example in the Alps
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Walter Steinkogler, Stian Langeland, Samuel Wyssen
Description: This paper gives insights in how to design and operate Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) from the initial project planning to the operational av...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.48.pdf
Keywords: remote avalanche control systems, risk management, design and operation
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Title: A New Mechanical Framework to Interpret Weak Layer and Slab Fracture in the Propagation Saw Test
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Lorenzo Benedetti, Jan-Thomas Fischer, Johan Gaume
Description: This work aims to provide a mechanical model for the Propagation Saw Test (PST) based on the Euler-Bernoulli beam, allowing a description of the slab ...
Object ID: ISSW16_P3.01.pdf
Keywords: fracture, critical length, propagation length, mechanical model
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