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- Title: Determining Avalanche Modelling Input Parameters Using Terrestrial Laser Scanning Technology
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Alexander Prokop, Peter Schön, Florian Singer, Gaëtan Pulfer, Mohamet Naaim, Emmanuel Thibert
- Description: In dynamic avalanche modelling, data about the volumes and areas of the snow released, mobilized and deposited are key input parameters, as well as th...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P2-59.pdf
- Keywords: laser scanning, dynamic avalanche modelling, modeling
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- Title: Preliminary Measurements and Survey of Snowdrift at the Seehore Avalanche Test Site – Aosta Valley (IT)
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Maggioni M., Durand N., Frigo B., Pallara O., Freppaz M., Dellavedova P., Segor V., Naaim- Bouvet F., Bellot H.
- Description: In high elevation areas drifting snow influences the snowpack spatial distribution and
consequently its stability. The amount of snow drifted from th...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P2-65.pdf
- Keywords: snowdrift, avalanche release zone, experimental data, nw italian alps
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- Title: Technical Handbook “Wind Drift Control Structures in Mountainous Areasâ€
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Florence Naaim-Bouvet, et Michel Truche
- Description: In mountainous areas, drifting snow generates a heterogeneous distribution of the snow: snow is eroded in high wind areas and deposited in sheltered a...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P2-66.pdf
- Keywords: snow, wind, avalanche, wind drift control structure, snow fence, jet roof, wind baffle
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- Title: Size Distribution, Schmidt Number and Terminal Velocity of Blowing Snow Particles in the French Alps: Comparison With Previous Studies
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Florence Naaim-Bouvet, Hervé Bellot, Mohamed Naaim, Kouichi Nishimura
- Description: Wind-transported snow is a common phenomenon in French Alps, creating snowdrifts
and contributing significantly to the loading of avalanche release a...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P2-67.pdf
- Keywords: snow, wind, drifting snow, blowing snow, model, sensor
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- Title: Small-Scale Meteorological Conditions at an Avalanche Slope
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Reinhard Fromm, Friedrich Obleitner, Thomas Gigele
- Description: The seasonal development of the Alpine snow cover is mainly influenced by terrain features, surface properties, vegetation and atmospheric processes n...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-05.pdf
- Keywords: micro-meteorology, atmospheric variables, statistical analysis
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- Title: On Modelling the Formation and Survival of Surface Hoar in Complex Terrain
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Nora Helbig, Alec van Herwijnen
- Description: Surface hoar crystals form on the snow surface during cold nights. Cloudless sky, humid air and low to moderate wind speeds are required meteorologica...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-06.pdf
- Keywords: surface hoar, spatial variability, complex terrain characteristics, avalanche forecasting
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- Title: The Effect of Spatial Variations of Snowpack Properties on Snow Slope Stability: A Mechanically-Based Statistical Approach
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Johan Gaume, Jürg Schweizer, Alec van Herwijnen, Guillaume Chambon, Nicolas Eckert, Mohamed Naaim
- Description: The spatial variability of snowpack properties has an important impact on snow slope
stability and thus on avalanche formation. Hence, the determinat...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-07.pdf
- Keywords: snow avalanche, avalanche release, slab, weak layer, spatial variability, slope stability
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- Title: Can We Document Avalanche Activity by Plants Succession Monitoring?
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Milena Kociánová, Irena Å patenková, Petra Šťastná, Jiřà Váňa, Josef Halda, Jana Kocourková, Helena Å tursová, Roman Juras, Alena VÃtová, Alena BartoÅ¡ová, Veronika Langová, Jan Altman
- Description: Avalanche activity in Krkonoše Mountains in the Czech Republic is mostly monitored during winter season. Some traces of avalanche activity stay vis...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-27.pdf
- Keywords: krkonoše mountains, full depth avalanches, vegetation, dendrochronology
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- Title: A Network-Based Approach for the Study of Criticalities in Ski-Resorts
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Valerio De Biagi, Barbara Frigo, Bernardino Chiaia
- Description: The correct management of ski-resorts requires wide knowledge in mountain hazards, as well as a large experience. Usually ski-resorts cover a surface ...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-34.pdf
- Keywords: ski-resort management, graph theory, criticalities
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- Title: The History and Evolution of Track Machinery Used for the Purpose of Avalanche Clean Up on the Alaska Railroad
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Bruce A. Gough
- Description: Avalanches pose unique challenges to transportation corridors in Alaska. The states distance from the contiguous lower 48, coupled with extreme weathe...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-37.pdf
- Keywords: avalanche cleanup, snow rotary, alaska railroad, risk reduction, excavator, bulldozers
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- Title: How Short Warm Events Disrupt Snowcover Dynamics Example of a Polar Basin – Spitsberg, 79°N
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Éric Bernard, Florian Tolle, Jean Michel Friedt, Christelle Marlin, Madeleine Griselin
- Description: Arctic is a reliable indicator of global climate changes. Snow dynamics are directly
affected, and following processes becomes challenging: some fast...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-41.pdf
- Keywords: climate change, arctic, snow dynamics, geomatic
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- Title: Evaluation of Snowmelt Runoff for Extreme Annual Snow Conditions Under Climate Change
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Yoshihiro ASAOKA, Shunsuke KASHIWA, So KAZAMA
- Description: This research investigates the response of snowmelt runoff to change in temperature and precipitation for extreme annual snow conditions such as heavy...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-45.pdf
- Keywords: river discharge, heavy and light snow year, distributed runoff model
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- Title: Wet Snow Avalanche Activity in the Swiss Alps – Trend Analysis for Mid-Winter Season
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Christine Pielmeier, Frank Techel, Christoph Marty, Thomas Stucki
- Description: During the winter 2011-2012 the Alps experienced repeated periods with high activity of wet snow and full-depth glide avalanches during mid-winter sea...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-47.pdf
- Keywords: wet snow avalanche, full-depth glide avalanche, snowfall limit, avalanche forecasting, climate change
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- Title: Climate Change in Italian Alps: Analysis of Snow Precipitation, Snow Durations and Avalanche Activity
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: Mauro Valt, Cianfarra Paola
- Description: The historical record (1961-2010), of snowfall, snow duration and of temperatures
collected in the Italian Alps are presented and analysed. A reducti...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-48.pdf
- Keywords: snow cover, avalanche activity, climate change
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- Title: Snow Climatological Analysis and Assessments of the Extreme Events in Western Italian Alps
- Date: 2013-10-07
- Authors: S. Fratianni, S. Terzago, M. Faletto, F. Acquaotta, MC. Prola, S. Barbero
- Description: In this study we will present the results of an activity of the strategic project STRADA (STRategies of ADAptation to climate change) in the frame of ...
- Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-49.pdf
- Keywords: climatological analysis, snow measurement, extreme events.
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