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Title: Analysis of Weather and Avalanche Records from Alta, Utah and Mammoth Mountain, California Using Classification Trees: Date: 1996; Authors: Robert E. Davis, Kelly Elder, Daniel Howlett, Eddy Bouzaglou; Description: Weather and avalanche observations from Alta, Utah for the period 1983-1994 provided the basis of this analysis, which used classification and regress...; Object ID: issw-1996-014-018.pdf; Keywords: avalanche, storm cycle, classification trees, avalanche forecast; View additional details about Analysis of Weather and Avalanche Records from Alta, Utah and Mammoth Mountain, California Using Classification Trees

Title: Creep and Failure of Alpine Snow: Measurements and Observations: Date: 1996; Authors: H. Conway, S. Breyfogle, J.B. Johnson, C. Wilbour; Description: We investigated the creep behavior of alpine snow in an effort to help understand and predict the timing of avalanche release. Measurements of motion ...; Object ID: issw-1996-107-112.pdf; Keywords: rain-on-snow, creep, avalanches; View additional details about Creep and Failure of Alpine Snow: Measurements and Observations

Title: Acoustic Detection System for Operational Avalanche Forecasting: Date: 1996; Authors: V. Chritin, M. Rossi, R. Bolognesi; Description: Applied acoustics has recently come to the fore as a useful tool for improving avalanche forecasting by supplying the means of automatically detecting...; Object ID: issw-1996-149-153.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecast, avalanche warning, sensor, acoustics; View additional details about Acoustic Detection System for Operational Avalanche Forecasting

Title: Reliable Estimation of Avalanche Activity Using Seismic Methods: Date: 1996; Authors: B. Leprettre, J.P. Navarre, A. Taillefer, Y. Danielou, J.M. Panel, F. Touvier; Description: In order to improve natural avalanches forecast, MeteoFrance has developed an operational system for automatic, quasi real-time estimation of the aval...; Object ID: issw-1996-184-188.pdf; Keywords: avalanche, seismology, signal processing, data fusion; View additional details about Reliable Estimation of Avalanche Activity Using Seismic Methods

Title: The Remote Monitoring of Avalanche Activity: Date: 1996; Authors: G. Statham, A. Wilson, J. Kelly, R. Bilak; Description: Observing and recording avalanche activity is one of the most important factors when assessing snow stability and preparing a forecast. This informati...; Object ID: issw-1996-198-199.pdf; Keywords: starting zones, path, snow stability; View additional details about The Remote Monitoring of Avalanche Activity

Title: Glide Avalanche Forecasting: Date: 1996; Authors: A. Wilson, G. Statham, R. Bilak, B. Allen; Description: The forecasting of glide avalanches is particularly important when human life or structures are threatened. The best way to reduce the impact of such ...; Object ID: issw-1996-200-202.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, snow gliding, avalanche release, snow pack; View additional details about Glide Avalanche Forecasting

Title: Frequency/Magnitude Relationship of Avalanches in the Chugach Range, Alaska: Date: 1996; Authors: David Hamre, Doug McCarty; Description: Since 1946, the Alaska Railroad has systematically recorded natural avalanche activity to the train track level. Parameters recorded include date, loc...; Object ID: issw-1996-224-230.pdf; Keywords: frequency, magnitude, chugach, runout; View additional details about Frequency/Magnitude Relationship of Avalanches in the Chugach Range, Alaska

Title: An Avalanche Forecasting Program Based on a Modified Nearest Neighbour Method: Date: 1994; Authors: Krister Kristensen, Christer Larsson; Description: As a part of an avalanche forecasting system, a modified nearest neighbor program is described. The system is intended to be used with forecast value...; Object ID: issw-1994-022-030.pdf; Keywords: avalanche release, forecasts, precipitation, wind; View additional details about An Avalanche Forecasting Program Based on a Modified Nearest Neighbour Method

Title: Using Vegetative Analysis to Determine the Extent and Frequency of Avalanches in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah: Date: 1994; Authors: Michael J. Jenkins, Ph.D, Elizabeth G. Hebertson; Description: The Little Cottonwood Canyon road, Highway U-210, connects Salt Lake City with the Alta and Snowbird ski resorts in the Wasatch Mountains of northern ...; Object ID: issw-1994-091-104.pdf; Keywords: forecasting, snowfall, hazard, dendrochronology, avalanche paths, run-out zones; View additional details about Using Vegetative Analysis to Determine the Extent and Frequency of Avalanches in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah

Title: Blowing Snowand Avalanches: Date: 1994; Authors: G. Guyomarc'h, L. Merindol, T. Castelle, F. Sivardiere, L. Buisson; Description: Blowing snow is one of the most important factors for avalanche forecasting, but the effect of this phenomenon is difficult to quantify and most obser...; Object ID: issw-1994-211-221.pdf; Keywords: blowing snow, forecasting, slab, snow crystals; View additional details about Blowing Snowand Avalanches

Title: Application of Classification and Regression Trees: Selection of Avalanche Activity Indices at Mammoth Mountain: Date: 1994; Authors: Robert E. Davis, Kelly Elder; Description: We focus on the the importance of the parameters describing the degree of avalanche activity. Classification and regression trees were trained on weat...; Object ID: issw-1994-285-294.pdf; Keywords: regression trees, snow plot, hazard; View additional details about Application of Classification and Regression Trees: Selection of Avalanche Activity Indices at Mammoth Mountain

Title: Contributory Factors to Avalanche Occurrence on Red Mountain Pass, San Juan Mountains, Southwest Colorado: Date: 1994; Authors: Sally Thompson, Douglas K. McCarty; Description: Avalanche occurrence is a result of current and previous weather influences. Using 12 months (two six month seasons between 1971 and 1973) of avalanch...; Object ID: issw-1994-645-656.pdf; Keywords: wind direction, speed, temperature; View additional details about Contributory Factors to Avalanche Occurrence on Red Mountain Pass, San Juan Mountains, Southwest Colorado

Title: Aquatic Ecology as a Function of Avalanche Runout Into An Alpine Lake: Date: 1992; Authors: Mark W. Williams, Kelly Elder, Chad Soiseth, Rick Kattelmann; Description: Avalanche activity formed an avalanche plunge pool, developed a high-quality spawning area, and changed the water quality of Emerald Lake, a 2.72ha ta...; Object ID: issw-1992-047-056.pdf; Keywords: plunge pool, avalanche path, spawning; View additional details about Aquatic Ecology as a Function of Avalanche Runout Into An Alpine Lake

Title: Probability Analysis of Avalanche Forecasting Variables: Date: 1992; Authors: D.M. McClung, John Tweedy, Peter Weir; Description: Perla (1970) provided a simple probability analysis of individual factors thought to be important in avalanche hazard evaluations using 20 years of s...; Object ID: issw-1992-093-095.pdf; Keywords: forecasting, kootenay pass, wind direction; View additional details about Probability Analysis of Avalanche Forecasting Variables

Title: Statistical Analysis of Snow Stability, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, California: Date: 1988; Authors: Kirk Swanson; Description: Time series relationships between meteorologic conditions and avalanche activity were determined for controlled avalanche paths at Alpine Meadows Ski ...; Object ID: issw-1988-073-082.pdf; Keywords: forecasting, avalanche, stability, snow; View additional details about Statistical Analysis of Snow Stability, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, California

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