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Title: Systematic Assessment of New Snow Settlement in Snowpack: Date: 2009; Authors: W. Steinkogler, C. Fierz, M. Lehning, F. Obleitner; Description: New snow settlement in the very first hours and days after a snowfall has not yet been fully understood. Modelling errors at this initial stage propag...; Object ID: issw-2009-0132-0135.pdf; Keywords: new snow, settlement, snowpack, snow harps; View additional details about Systematic Assessment of New Snow Settlement in Snowpack

Title: The Influence of Aspect on Physical and Chemical Properties of the Snow Cover in a Basin on the Monte Rosa Massif (North-Western Italian Alps): Date: 2009; Authors: A. Brulport, M. Maggioni, M. Freppaz, G. Filippa, E. Squinobal; Description: In Alpine ecosystems, snowpacks are characterized by both spatial and temporal variability, as a function of topographical and meteorological factors....; Object ID: issw-2009-0160-0164.pdf; Keywords: snowpack variability, topography, snow chemistry, stability; View additional details about The Influence of Aspect on Physical and Chemical Properties of the Snow Cover in a Basin on the Monte Rosa Massif (North-Western Italian Alps)

Title: Snowpack Depth Modelling and Water Availability from Lidar Measurements in Eastern Pyrenees: Date: 2009; Authors: Ignacio MORENO BAÃ‘OS, Antoni RUIZ GARCÃA, Jordi MARTURIÃ€ I ALAVEDRA, Pere OLLER I FIGUERAS, Jordi PIÃ‘A IGLESIAS, Carles GARCIA SELLÃ‰S, Pere MARTÃNEZ I FIGUERAS, JuliÃ TALAYA LÃ“PEZ; Description: In order to evaluate water reserves in mountain watersheds the Institut GeolÃ²gic de Catalunya (IGC) jointly with Institut CartogrÃ fic de Catalun...; Object ID: issw-2009-0202-0206.pdf; Keywords: snowpack depth, stepwise regression tree, lidar, geographic information systems (gis), pyrenees; View additional details about Snowpack Depth Modelling and Water Availability from Lidar Measurements in Eastern Pyrenees

Title: The Effect of Daytime Warming on Snowpack Creep: Date: 2009; Authors: Thomas Exner, Bruce Jamieson; Description: Snowpack warming is, besides loading by precipitation and wind-transport, one of the major triggers contributing to natural avalanche release. Establi...; Object ID: issw-2009-0271-0275.pdf; Keywords: snowpack creep, daytime warming, stability, field measurements, avalanche forecasting; View additional details about The Effect of Daytime Warming on Snowpack Creep

Title: Validation of the Snowpack Model in the Dolomites: Date: 2009; Authors: Fabiano Monti, Anselmo Cagnati, Charles Fierz, Michael Lehning, Mauro Valt, Andrea Pozzi; Description: Starting from the 2004 winter season, the SNOWPACK snow cover model has been operational at the Avalanche Forecasting Centre in Arabbe (Dolomites, Ita...; Object ID: issw-2009-0313-0317.pdf; Keywords: snowpack model, snow metamorphism, model validation, wind effects; View additional details about Validation of the Snowpack Model in the Dolomites

Title: The 2008-2009 Exceptional Snowfalls in the Italian Alpa: Threshold Sum Approach and Analysis of the SNOWPACK Model Stability Indices: Date: 2009; Authors: Fabiano Monti, Anselmo Cagnati, Mauro Valt; Description: The 2008-2009 winter season has been characterized by exceptional snowfalls in the Italian Alps; it has been one of the 3-4 snowiest seasons since 193...; Object ID: issw-2009-0318-0322.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, snow stability evaluation, snowpack stratigraphy, snowpack model; View additional details about The 2008-2009 Exceptional Snowfalls in the Italian Alpa: Threshold Sum Approach and Analysis of the SNOWPACK Model Stability Indices

Title: Snow and Avalanche: The Influence of Forest on Snowpack Stability: Date: 2009; Authors: D. Viglietti, S. Letey, R. Motta, M. Maggioni, M. Freppaz; Description: Snow avalanches are among the most important disturbances that affect mountain ecosystems, influencing forest dynamics, establishment and mortality pr...; Object ID: issw-2009-0323-0327.pdf; Keywords: forest, snow, avalanches, protective function; View additional details about Snow and Avalanche: The Influence of Forest on Snowpack Stability

Title: Comparison of Shock Waves Provoked by Various Artificial Avalanche Release Techniques, and of their Effects on the Snowpack: Date: 2009; Authors: Dr. P. Berthet-Rambaud; Description: the development of new systems should open new methods and improve efficiency of avalanche artificial releases. Current explosions are calibrated more...; Object ID: issw-2009-0328-0329.pdf; Keywords: artificial release, gas explosion, aerial overpressure; View additional details about Comparison of Shock Waves Provoked by Various Artificial Avalanche Release Techniques, and of their Effects on the Snowpack

Title: Avalanche Patterns as Aid in Avalanche Forecasting: Date: 2009; Authors: Patrick Nairz; Description: Everyone who deals with avalanches over long periods of time automatically draws upon that experience when determining avalanche hazards. The principl...; Object ID: issw-2009-0389-0390.pdf; Keywords: avalanche pattern, avalanche forecasting, decision making; View additional details about Avalanche Patterns as Aid in Avalanche Forecasting

Title: Observing and Forecasting Snow Surface Temperatures for Nordic Ski Race Courses at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, BC: Date: 2008-09-23; Authors: Wendy Wagner, John D. Horel; Description: Fast skis play an essential role in a nordic athlete's Olympic performance. Using the right combination of ski wax depends on accurate forecasts of th...; Object ID: P__8071.pdf; Keywords: snow surface temperature, snow, thermal mapping, 2010 olympics; View additional details about Observing and Forecasting Snow Surface Temperatures for Nordic Ski Race Courses at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, BC

Title: Recent Observations of Snow Metamorphism and Microstructure: Date: 2008-09-23; Authors: E. Greene, M. Schneebeli, K. Elder; Description: Snowpack stability and avalanche formation depend on the microstructure within a snow layer. These layers form as snow is added to the pack or as meta...; Object ID: P__8109.pdf; Keywords: snow, snow metamorphism, snow microstructure, snow properties; View additional details about Recent Observations of Snow Metamorphism and Microstructure

Title: Quantifying Changes in Weak Layer Microstructure Associated with Loading Events: Date: 2008-09-23; Authors: Eric Lutz, Karl Birkeland, Hans-Peter Marshall, Kathy Hansen; Description: Researchers and practitioners have long utilized a variety of penetrometers to investigate the snowpack. Identifying definitive relationships between ...; Object ID: P__8179.pdf; Keywords: microstructure, stability, loading event, snow micropen; View additional details about Quantifying Changes in Weak Layer Microstructure Associated with Loading Events

Title: Laboratory Simulations of Radiation-Recrystallization Events in Southwest Montana: Date: 2008-09-23; Authors: Andrew E. Slaughter, Patrick J. Staron, Edward E. Adams, Doug McCabe, Henry Munter, Doug Catherine, Irene Henninger, Mike Cooperstein, Tom Leonard; Description: During the winter seasons of 2006/2007 and 2007/2008, Montana State University researchers collaborated with the Yellowstone Club Ski Patrol to invest...; Object ID: P__8057.pdf; Keywords: near-surface facets, radiation recrystallization, heat-transfer model, snow micropen; View additional details about Laboratory Simulations of Radiation-Recrystallization Events in Southwest Montana

Title: Near-Surface Faceting on South Aspects in Southwest Montana: Date: 2008-09-23; Authors: D. McCabe, H. Munter, D. Catherine, I. Henninger, M. Cooperstein, T. Leonard, E.E. Adams, A.E. Slaughter, P.J. Staron; Description: In the winter seasons of 2006/2007 and 2007/2008, Montana State University researchers set up weather stations on north and south aspects to gather de...; Object ID: P__8110.pdf; Keywords: near-surface facets, radiation recrystallization, temperature gradients, southerly aspects, avalanche forecasting; View additional details about Near-Surface Faceting on South Aspects in Southwest Montana

Title: Slope Scale Spatial Variability Across Time and Space: Comparison of Results from Continental and Maritime Climates: Date: 2008-09-23; Authors: Jordy Hendrikx, Karl Birkeland; Description: Understanding the spatial variability of the snowpack is a crucial step to improve accuracy in field data collection and avalanche forecasting. While ...; Object ID: P__8036.pdf; Keywords: spatial variability, temporal variability, fracture initiation, fracture propagation; View additional details about Slope Scale Spatial Variability Across Time and Space: Comparison of Results from Continental and Maritime Climates

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