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Title: Interfacial Crack Velocities in a Snow Slab â€“ Numerical Simulation: Date: 2006; Authors: P. Mahajan, S.K. Joshi; Description: A snow pack consists of weak layers embedded in strong layers. The interface bond between a weak layer and layers in between which it is sandwiched m...; Object ID: issw-2006-092-100.pdf; Keywords: cohesive zone, dynamic crack growth, weak layer, snow, finite element; View additional details about Interfacial Crack Velocities in a Snow Slab â€“ Numerical Simulation

Title: Slab Avalanche Triggering: A Combination of Four Basic Phenomena in Series: Date: 2006; Authors: Alain Duclos, FranÃ§ois Louchet; Description: There is still a significant gap between models describing slab avalanche triggering mechanisms and practical field applications in terms of risk pre...; Object ID: issw-2006-101-106.pdf; Keywords: avalanche triggering, crack propagation, avalanche program; View additional details about Slab Avalanche Triggering: A Combination of Four Basic Phenomena in Series

Title: The Effect of Slab and Bed Surface Stiffness on the Skier-Induced Shear Stress in Weak Snowpack Layers: Date: 2006; Authors: Alan Jones, Bruce Jamieson, JÃ¼rg Schweizer; Description: A finite element model was developed to simulate a snowpack with localized surface loading of a skier on a slab of varying stiffness overlaying a thin...; Object ID: issw-2006-157-164.pdf; Keywords: snow avalanche, avalanche formation, skier triggering, numerical modeling; View additional details about The Effect of Slab and Bed Surface Stiffness on the Skier-Induced Shear Stress in Weak Snowpack Layers

Title: Sawlem: Slab and Weak Layer Evolution Model: Date: 2006; Authors: Antonia Zeidler, Bruce Jamieson, Thomas Chalmers, Greg Johnson; Description: Snowpack evolution models developed in Europe require meteorological and radiation instrumentation rarely used in North America. In contrast, SAWLEM ...; Object ID: issw-2006-228-233.pdf; Keywords: slab avalanches, avalanche forecasting, snowpack stratigraphy, persistent weak layers; View additional details about Sawlem: Slab and Weak Layer Evolution Model

Title: Shear Strength of Natural and Artificial Depth Hoar Layers: Date: 2006; Authors: Osamu Abe, Junrong Xu, Jian Liu, Hiroyuki Hirashima, Shigeto Mochizuki, Satoru Yamaguchi, Takeshi Sato, Atsushi Sato; Description: Many data on shear strength and density of natural depth hoar layers were collected from Japan, west China and Alaska. Snow metamorphism experiments u...; Object ID: issw-2006-007-014.pdf; Keywords: shear strength, depth hoar, avalanche occurrence; View additional details about Shear Strength of Natural and Artificial Depth Hoar Layers

Title: Associations Between Shear Strength of a Buried Surface Hoar Layer and Stratigraphic, Topographic and Vegetation Characteristics on a â€œUniformâ€ Slope: Date: 2006; Authors: Eric Lutz, Karl W. Birkeland, Martin Schneebeli, Kathy J. Hansen, Kalle Kronholm; Description: In this study we quantify 1) changes in spatial and aspatial characteristics of the shear strength of a buried surface hoar layer, and 2) identify ch...; Object ID: issw-2006-027-028.pdf; Keywords: shear strength, snow stratigraphy, snow microstructure, slope uniformity; View additional details about Associations Between Shear Strength of a Buried Surface Hoar Layer and Stratigraphic, Topographic and Vegetation Characteristics on a â€œUniformâ€ Slope

Title: Snowpack Basal Layer Facets in the Sierra Nevada: Date: 2006; Authors: Randall Osterhuber; Description: Though Californiaâ€™s Sierra Nevada generally experiences deep snowpacks and modest midwinter air temperatures, faceted snow grains do form and p...; Object ID: issw-2006-183-186.pdf; Keywords: facets, depth hoar, wet slab avalanche; View additional details about Snowpack Basal Layer Facets in the Sierra Nevada

Title: A Comparison of the Spatial Patterns of Penetration Resistance of Slabs and Weak Layers: Date: 2004; Authors: K. Birkeland, K. Kronholm; Description: Extended Abstract. Several studies have quantified the spatial variability of snow stability and structure on specific slopes. One consequence of such...; Object ID: ISSW-2004-002.pdf; Keywords: snowmicropen, persistent weak layers, spatial patterns; View additional details about A Comparison of the Spatial Patterns of Penetration Resistance of Slabs and Weak Layers

Title: Correlating Snow Micro-Structure with Snow Shear Strength: Date: 2004; Authors: Eric R. Lutz, Karl W. Birkeland, Kalle Kronholm, Kathy Hansen, Richard Aspinall; Description: Extended Abstract. Researchers and avalanche forecasters have used an array of probes over the years to quickly analyze snow structure with the goal ...; Object ID: ISSW-2004-008.pdf; Keywords: snow microstructure, shear strength, stability, persistent weak layer; View additional details about Correlating Snow Micro-Structure with Snow Shear Strength

Title: The Effects of Slope Aspect on the Formation of Surface Hoar and Diurnally Recrystalized Near-Surface Faceted Crystals: Implications for Avalanche Forecasting: Date: 2004; Authors: Mike S. Cooperstein, Karl W. Birkeland, Kathy J. Hansen; Description: This study presents evidence that slope aspect plays a significant role in the formation, size, type, and extent of surface hoar and near-surface face...; Object ID: issw-2004-083-093.pdf; Keywords: avalanche, avalanche forecasting, large scale spatial variability, surface hoar, diurnally recrystalized near-surface faceted crystals, temperature and vapor pressure gradients; View additional details about The Effects of Slope Aspect on the Formation of Surface Hoar and Diurnally Recrystalized Near-Surface Faceted Crystals: Implications for Avalanche Forecasting

Title: Correlating Snow Micro-Structure with Snow Shear Strength: Date: 2004; Authors: Eric R. Lutz, Karl W. Birkeland , Kalle Kronholm , Kathy Hansen , Richard Aspinall; Description: Extended Abstract; Object ID: issw-2004-121-123.pdf; Keywords: snow microstructure, shear strength, stability, persistent weak layer; View additional details about Correlating Snow Micro-Structure with Snow Shear Strength

Title: A Simple Model of Snow Slope Stability During Storms: Date: 2004; Authors: P. Hayes, C. Wilbour, R. Gibson, H.P. Marshall, H. Conway; Description: Snow slope stability is controlled by the geometry of the start zone and the mechanical properties of the snow pack. Here we report progress toward de...; Object ID: issw-2004-165-171.pdf; Keywords: snow slope stability, avalanches, modeling; View additional details about A Simple Model of Snow Slope Stability During Storms

Title: Snow Avalanche Climatology of the Eastern Sierra Nevada, California: Date: 2004; Authors: Susan Burak; Description: The Sierra Nevada mountain range of California lies between 35o and 40oN and is located within 320 km (200 miles) of the Pacific Ocean. Previous inve...; Object ID: issw-2004-245.pdf; Keywords: weak layers, temperature gradient, human triggered, climatology; View additional details about Snow Avalanche Climatology of the Eastern Sierra Nevada, California

Title: Initial Description of Avalanche Winter Regimes for Western Canada: Date: 2004; Authors: Pascal Hageli, David M. McClung; Description: Existing snow climate classifications rely heavily on meteorological parameters that describe the average weather during the main winter months. Field...; Object ID: issw-2004-247-254.pdf; Keywords: snow climate, avalanche climate, avalanche winter regime, avalanche forecasting; View additional details about Initial Description of Avalanche Winter Regimes for Western Canada

Title: A Comparison of the Spatial Patterns of Penetration Resistance of Slabs and Weak Layers: Date: 2004; Authors: K. Birkeland, K. Kronholm; Description: Several studies have quantified the spatial variability of snow stability and structure on specific slopes. One consequence of such spatial variabili...; Object ID: issw-2004-287.pdf; Keywords: pattern, weak layer, slab, grain, snow stability; View additional details about A Comparison of the Spatial Patterns of Penetration Resistance of Slabs and Weak Layers

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