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Title: The Norwegian Avalanche Science Center – Focus on Human Factors
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Espen Nordahl, Carsten Rolland, Rune Engeset, Audun Hetland, Sigmund Andersen, Bjørn Michalesen, Markus Landrø
Description: UiT The Arctic University of Norway is establishing The Avalanche Science Center (ASC) during the period 2015-2017 with the vision No Avalanche Fa...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.17.pdf
Keywords: no avalanche fatalities, human factor research, dissemination of knowledge, preventive work and education
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Title: Utilizing Common Radio Channels in High-Use Avalanche Terrain
Date: 2016-10-02
Authors: Matt H. Steen, Bruce Edgerly
Description: Winter backcountry travel is increasingly more popular, especially adjacent to ski areas and common-use trailheads. The increase of winter recreation ...
Object ID: ISSW16_P2.47.pdf
Keywords: radio communication, backcountry safety, group management, rescue
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Title: Risk Perception and Precaution Adoption: A Study in the Field of Out-of-Bounds Skiing
Date: 2013-10-07
Authors: Mathilde Gletty, Dongo Rémi Kouabenan, Aurélie Landry
Description: The avalanche phenomenon in out-of-bounds is particularly deadly for young people aged between 15 and 30 years. The French National Association for th...
Object ID: ISSW13_paper_O5-14.pdf
Keywords: out-of-bounds, youth, risk perception, protective behavior, prevention
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Title: Avalanche Accident Documentation is of Fundamental Importance to Understand the Dynamics, Taking Place in Snow, of Risky Activities in Order to Implement the Best Possible Prevention Strategies
Date: 2013-10-07
Authors: Mauro Valt, Stefano Pivot
Description: Avalanche accident documentation is of fundamental importance to understand the dynamics, taking place in snow, of risky activities in order to implem...
Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P1-46.pdf
Keywords: avalanche accidents, historical series, italy, professionals, search times of avalanche
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Title: Snow Dangers and Avalanche Prevention Through the Organization of a Federation and the Training of Its Instructors and Members
Date: 2013-10-07
Authors: Charles Daubas
Description: Je voudrais aujourd’hui tout d’abord remercier le Comité d’organisation de me permettre de présenter, au nom de la FédÃ...
Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P5-10.pdf
Keywords: avalanche, prevention, danger, training
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Title: Avalanches in Nature Protected Areas – Except of Prevention and Rescue, The Need for Education of Nature Protection Arises (Experience from the High Sudetes, Czech Republic)
Date: 2013-10-07
Authors: Milena Kociánová, Roman Juras
Description: Increasing interest in winter free time activities contributes partially to avalanche accidents. Avalanche courses and workshops are one of possibilit...
Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P5-24.pdf
Keywords: education, avalanche workshops, courses, nature conservation
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Title: STIPP, A Spanish French Project That Combines Experience and Technology to Dissemimate Information on Both Sides of the Pyrenees in Order to Prevent Risk Situations in Mountain Areas
Date: 2013-10-07
Authors: Comet B., Dupouy J., Avellanas M, Mayo S., Rodrigalvarez V., Cisneros C., Coll J., Sierra M., Anglés R., Asiain D., Pons A., Robert A., Hurtado R.
Description: Supported by the Interregional Co-operation Program Spain-France-Andorra POCTEFA INTERREG IV A 2007-2013 the STIPP Project was developed by different ...
Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P5-32.pdf
Keywords: technology, information, satellite, weather station, server, telemedicine, mountain, healthcare, rescue, crossborder, risk prevention
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Title: French Recommendations for Artificial Triggering of Avalanches Over Inhabited Sites
Date: 2012
Authors: François Rapin , Richard Lambert
Description: In 2010, the scientific and technical council of the French snow and avalanche association (ANENA), received a mission of focus on the artificial rel...
Object ID: issw-2012-149.pdf
Keywords: snow, avalanche, artificial release, inhabited sites, method
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Title: Re-Evaluation of Avalanche Mitigation Measures for Juneau
Date: 2012
Authors: Stefan Margreth, Tom Mattice
Description: Juneau, Alaska’s state capital, has a serious avalanche problem. The last major avalanche event in 1962 was the catalyst to propose for the fir...
Object ID: issw-2012-150-156.pdf
Keywords: avalanche mitigation, avalanche dynamics modeling, hazard map
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Title: Directional Mechanical Properties of Radiation Recrystallized Snow Layers From Experimental Testing
Date: 2012
Authors: David J. Walters, Edward E. Adams
Description: Snow’s microstructure is a large factor in the determination of its mechanical characteristics. The process of radiation recrystallization crea...
Object ID: issw-2012-201-208.pdf
Keywords: microstructure, radiation recrystallization, snow structure, temperature gradient,
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Title: Avalanche Impact Performance of a Light-Weight Diversion Structure Snettisham Transmission Line, Southeast Alaska
Date: 2012
Authors: Chris Wilbur, Mike Janes, Art Mears
Description: The 138kV Snettisham electrical transmission line is the main power source for Juneau, Alaska. The line was constructed in 1973 and traverses steep r...
Object ID: issw-2012-294-299.pdf
Keywords: avalanche impact pressure, hydroelectric, weather forecasting
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Title: Evaluation of Dynamic Actions on Active Snow-Nets Placed in Starting Zones Testing in Site During Winter Seasons 2008-2009-2010-2011
Date: 2012
Authors: Raviglione Massimo, Iori Maurizio
Description: Avalanche prevention projects with active installations provide the execution of structural systems which minimize the avalanche trigger in starting z...
Object ID: issw-2012-709-715.pdf
Keywords: snow net systems, starting zones, snow gliding
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Title: Perception of Risk in Avalanche Terrain
Date: 2012
Authors: Krister Kristensen, Manuel Genswein, Werner Munter
Description: Although avalanche training and the risk minimization strategies have greatly evolved and are being widely taught to recreational and professional use...
Object ID: issw-2012-501-505.pdf
Keywords: avalanche, risk perception, education
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Title: Pitfalls in the Analyses of Accident Records: The Meaning of Missing Values
Date: 2009
Authors: Bob Uttl, Kelly Kisinger
Description: Accident records are frequently used to learn about conditions and behavior before, during, and after accidents. However, accident records frequently ...
Object ID: issw-2009-0614-0618.pdf
Keywords: avaluator, obvious clues, accident records, missing values, avalanche prevention
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Title: Developments in Avalanche Forecasting and Other Prevention Measures and their Potential Effects on Avalanche Fatalities
Date: 2008-09-22
Authors: Hans-Juerg Etter, Thomas Stucki, Benjamin Zweifel, Christine Pielmeier
Description: Despite the ever-increasing attractions of backcountry and off-piste winter sports as well as the ever more heavily frequented mountain routes in Swit...
Object ID: P__8245.pdf
Keywords: prevention, avalanche forecasting, avalanche fatalities
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