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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; View additional details about Small-Scale Meteorological Conditions at an Avalanche Slope

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; View additional details about On Modelling the Formation and Survival of Surface Hoar in Complex Terrain

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, JÃ¼rg 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; View additional details about The Effect of Spatial Variations of Snowpack Properties on Snow Slope Stability: A Mechanically-Based Statistical Approach

Title: Comparison of a Snowpack on a Slope and Flat Land by Focusing on the Effect of Water Infiltration: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Shinji Ikeda, Takafumi Katsushima, Yasuhiko Ito, Hiroki Matsushita, Yukari Takeuchi, Kazuya Akiyama; Description: Water infiltration of snowpack plays an important role in wet avalanche formation. Several studies have examined water infiltration of snowpacks on fl...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-17.pdf; Keywords: water infiltration of snowpack, wet snow, snow stratigraphy, snowpack model; View additional details about Comparison of a Snowpack on a Slope and Flat Land by Focusing on the Effect of Water Infiltration

Title: Modelling the Effect of Changing Snow Cover Regimes on Alpine Plant Species Distribution in Alpine Context: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Jean-Pierre DEDIEU, Christophe RANDIN, Massimiliano ZAPPA, Stefan DULLINGER; Description: Snow cover is a critical parameter for the distribution of plant species in alpine regions. Earlier snow melt and an elongation and/or shift of the sn...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-25.pdf; Keywords: snow, mountains, climate change, alpine ecology; View additional details about Modelling the Effect of Changing Snow Cover Regimes on Alpine Plant Species Distribution in Alpine Context

Title: Can We Document Avalanche Activity by Plants Succession Monitoring?: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Milena KociÃ¡novÃ¡, Irena Å patenkovÃ¡, Petra Å Å¥astnÃ¡, JiÅ™Ã VÃ¡Åˆa, Josef Halda, Jana KocourkovÃ¡, Helena Å tursovÃ¡, Roman Juras, Alena VÃtovÃ¡, Alena BartoÅ¡ovÃ¡, Veronika LangovÃ¡, Jan Altman; Description: Avalanche activity in KrkonoÅ¡e 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: krkonoÅ¡e mountains, full depth avalanches, vegetation, dendrochronology; View additional details about Can We Document Avalanche Activity by Plants Succession Monitoring?

Title: Strasser, U. and Marke, T. (2013): ESCIMO.spread - A Spreadsheet-Based Point Snow Surface Energy Balance Model to Calculate Hourly Snow Water Equivalent and Melt Rates for Climate: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Strasser, U., Marke, T.; Description: This paper describes the spreadsheet-based point energy balance model ESCIMO.spread which simulates the energy and mass balance as well as melt rates...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-30.pdf; Keywords: snow modeling, canopy interception, spread sheet, energy balance; View additional details about Strasser, U. and Marke, T. (2013): ESCIMO.spread - A Spreadsheet-Based Point Snow Surface Energy Balance Model to Calculate Hourly Snow Water Equivalent and Melt Rates for Climate

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; View additional details about A Network-Based Approach for the Study of Criticalities in Ski-Resorts

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; View additional details about The History and Evolution of Track Machinery Used for the Purpose of Avalanche Clean Up on the Alaska Railroad

Title: How Short Warm Events Disrupt Snowcover Dynamics Example of a Polar Basin â€“ Spitsberg, 79Â°N: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Ã‰ric 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; View additional details about How Short Warm Events Disrupt Snowcover Dynamics Example of a Polar Basin â€“ Spitsberg, 79Â°N

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; View additional details about Evaluation of Snowmelt Runoff for Extreme Annual Snow Conditions Under Climate Change

Title: Wet Snow Avalanche Activity in the Swiss Alps â€“ 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; View additional details about Wet Snow Avalanche Activity in the Swiss Alps â€“ Trend Analysis for Mid-Winter Season

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; View additional details about Climate Change in Italian Alps: Analysis of Snow Precipitation, Snow Durations and Avalanche Activity

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.; View additional details about Snow Climatological Analysis and Assessments of the Extreme Events in Western Italian Alps

Title: The Avalanche Climate of Glacier National Park, B.C., Canada During 1965-2011: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Sascha Bellaire, Bruce Jamieson, Grant Statham; Description: Climate change is evident and long-term changes of the climate system have been observed. It has been shown that changing atmospheric conditions infl...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-50.pdf; Keywords: climate change, avalanche formation, avalanche activity, solid precipitation rate, crust formation; View additional details about The Avalanche Climate of Glacier National Park, B.C., Canada During 1965-2011

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