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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: 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: Future Changes in Ski Resorts: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Stewart Sheppard; Description: Ski resorts are on the front line when confronted with the consequences of changes in the business environment, changes in climate and sociological ch...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-38.pdf; Keywords: weather patterns, energy markets, sociologial change, adaptation, future ski resorts; View additional details about Future Changes in Ski Resorts

Title: Ash and Snow, Impact on the Avalanche Hazard of Ash Layers in the Snowpack: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Cedric Larcher, Diego Seba; Description: On the 4th of June 2011, the Cordon del Caulle Volcano situated in the Chilean Andes exploded sending a huge amount of ash and volcanic material into...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P5-05.pdf; Keywords: ash, volcano, avalanche, snow, snowpack, stability; View additional details about Ash and Snow, Impact on the Avalanche Hazard of Ash Layers in the Snowpack

Title: RegObs - Public Database for Submitting and Sharing Observations: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Ragnar Ekker, Kjetil KvÃ¦rne, Aslak Os, Tore Humstad, Anders Wartiainen, Vidar Eide, Ravi Kjell Hansen; Description: regObs is a tool for submitting and sharing observations needed by The Norwegian Avalanche Center. We have developed regObs as a public tool supportin...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P5-42.pdf; Keywords: regobs, norwegian avalanche center, database, observations, open source, public licence policy; View additional details about RegObs - Public Database for Submitting and Sharing Observations

Title: Collecting Snow Measurements with Ushahidi: Arpa Piemonte Experience During Winter 2013: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: R. Cremonini, A. R. Gaeta, E. Solero, R. Pispico, M. Faletto, M.C, Prola, S. Barbero; Description: Accurate and updated measurements are critical for snow stability conditions assessment and avalanche risk evaluation. Recently, Arpa Piemonte has cus...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P5-43.pdf; Keywords: snow measurements, smartphone app, geo-referred information; View additional details about Collecting Snow Measurements with Ushahidi: Arpa Piemonte Experience During Winter 2013

Title: Temporal and Spatial Changes of a Seasonal Snowpack Within a Small Sheltered Slope: Date: 2012; Authors: Achim Heilig, Hans-Peter Marshall, Samantha Evans; Description: We studied the seasonal evolution of a natural snowpack and changes thereof within a small sheltered slope, utilizing non-destructive monitoring syste...; Object ID: issw-2012-1069-1080.pdf; Keywords: upground penetrating radar (gpr), tramway ground penetrating radar (gpr), temporal/ spatial variability; View additional details about Temporal and Spatial Changes of a Seasonal Snowpack Within a Small Sheltered Slope

Title: Practitioners View on Quick Study of Snowpack: How to Explain the Vocabulary for Pole Probe Tests and Slope Cutting: Date: 2012; Authors: Theo Meiners, Kim Grant, Sam Sehnert, Matt Belford, Jessica Baker, Robb Maris, Aidan Meiners, Craig Fischer, Nicholas Houfek, Josh Pope, AJ Sanders, Mike Trombetta, Dan Janjigian, Sam Green; Description: As practitioners and heli-ski guides in the Chugach Mountains of Valdez, Alaska we ski cut slopes to mitigate the volume of loose snow avalanches (slu...; Object ID: issw-2012-023-027.pdf; Keywords: sluff, helicopter skiing, snowpack structure, snowpack properties,snowslope stability; View additional details about Practitioners View on Quick Study of Snowpack: How to Explain the Vocabulary for Pole Probe Tests and Slope Cutting

Title: Depth Hoar, Avalanches, and Wet Slabs: A Case Study of the Historic March, 2012 Wet Slab Avalanche Cycle at Bridger Bowl, Montana: Date: 2012; Authors: Alex Marienthal, Jordy Hendrikx, Doug Chabot, Pete Maleski, Karl Birkeland; Description: During this past winter, southwest Montana had many large avalanches and days of high avalanche danger. In the Bridger Mountains the most prominent an...; Object ID: issw-2012-062-068.pdf; Keywords: bridger mountains, hoar layer, wet slab avalanche, dry slab avalanche, rain on snow; View additional details about Depth Hoar, Avalanches, and Wet Slabs: A Case Study of the Historic March, 2012 Wet Slab Avalanche Cycle at Bridger Bowl, Montana

Title: Analyzing the Atmosphere-Snow Energy Balance for Wet-Snow Avalanche Prediction: Date: 2012; Authors: Christoph Mitterer, JÃ¼rg Schweizer; Description: Melt water is the major driver of wet-snow instability. Its percolation and interaction with snow is complex, poorly understood and hence not well dep...; Object ID: issw-2012-077-083.pdf; Keywords: snow pack, wet snow avalanches, avalanche danger scale,; View additional details about Analyzing the Atmosphere-Snow Energy Balance for Wet-Snow Avalanche Prediction

Title: The MLK Event At Crystal Mountain: Date: 2012; Authors: Christopher C. Morin; Description: The winter of 2010/2011 created a surprisingly widespread weak layer across the northwestern United States. In Washington state it became to be known...; Object ID: issw-2012-240-243.pdf; Keywords: snowfall, crusts, avalanche cycles, helicopter bombing; View additional details about The MLK Event At Crystal Mountain

Title: Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Snow Avalanches Starting in Forested Terrain: Date: 2012; Authors: Michaela Teich, Natalie Zurbriggen, Perry Bartelt, Adrienne GrÃªt-Regamey, Christoph Marty, Melanie Ulrich, Peter Bebi; Description: Frequency and magnitude of avalanches starting in forested terrain (forest avalanches) are likely to be affected by climate change. We addressed two i...; Object ID: issw-2012-224-251.pdf; Keywords: climate change impact, forests, terrian, weather; View additional details about Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Snow Avalanches Starting in Forested Terrain

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: The Influence of Near-Surface Warming on Slab Stiffness and Crack Propagation Propensity: Date: 2012; Authors: Benjamin Reuter, JÃ¼rg Schweizer; Description: Near-surface warming by either an increase in air temperature or radiation is believed to have a significant effect on dry-snow slab avalanche formati...; Object ID: issw-2012-028-031.pdf; Keywords: near-surface warming, propagation propensity, snow pack, slabs,; View additional details about The Influence of Near-Surface Warming on Slab Stiffness and Crack Propagation Propensity

Title: Using High-Speed Video to Better Understand Extended Column Tests: Date: 2012; Authors: Karl W. Birkeland, Alec van Herwijnen; Description: Extended Column Tests (ECTs) have become increasingly popular for assessing snowpack stability. However, we still do not fully understand what happen...; Object ID: issw-2012-098-103.pdf; Keywords: extended column test, propagation saw test, snowpack stability test,; View additional details about Using High-Speed Video to Better Understand Extended Column Tests

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