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Title: Inter-Comparison of Snow Penetrometers (Ramsonde, Avatech SP2 and SnowMicroPen) in the Framework of Avalanche Forecasting: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Pascal Hagenmuller, Thibault Pilloix, Yves Lejeune; Description: Snow hardness, defined as the resistance against penetration of an object into snow, is a good mechanical indicator of the snowpack stratigraphy and i...; Object ID: ISSW16_O2.01.pdf; Keywords: penetrometer, hardness, avatech sp2, ramsonde, snowmicropen; View additional details about Inter-Comparison of Snow Penetrometers (Ramsonde, Avatech SP2 and SnowMicroPen) in the Framework of Avalanche Forecasting

Title: Using a Thin-Blade Tool for Measuring Snow Hardness and Change in Strength of Buried Surface Hoar: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Fraser Pogue, David M. McClung; Description: Measuring and tracking changes in the properties of snow layers is important for avalanche forecasting. The accuracy of collecting snow data is depend...; Object ID: ISSW16_P1.19.pdf; Keywords: snow hardness, thin-blade, handheld device, penetration resistance; View additional details about Using a Thin-Blade Tool for Measuring Snow Hardness and Change in Strength of Buried Surface Hoar

Title: Evaluation of AvaTech SP2 for Snow Research and Snow Science Education: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Hans Peter Marshall; Description: This poster presents results from preliminary testing of the AvaTech SP2 for snow research and snow science education. The SP2 was used during a gradu...; Object ID: ISSW16_P1.21.pdf; Keywords: instrumentation, penetrometer, hardness, snowmicropen; View additional details about Evaluation of AvaTech SP2 for Snow Research and Snow Science Education

Title: Ram Profiles With Swiss Penetrometer, Avatech SP2 Probe and Hand Tests. Comparison of the Hardness Profiles Obtained From on Site Detections in the Italian Alps During the 2015-2016 Season: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Flavio Berbenni, Igor Chiambretti, Flavio Papetti, Massimo Raviglione, Michela Barberis; Description: In snowpack observations, the hardness profile of snow cover is determined by a ram profile and a hand test which are performed according to codified ...; Object ID: ISSW16_P1.36.pdf; Keywords: ram penetrometer, avatech sp2, hand test, hardness profile; View additional details about Ram Profiles With Swiss Penetrometer, Avatech SP2 Probe and Hand Tests. Comparison of the Hardness Profiles Obtained From on Site Detections in the Italian Alps During the 2015-2016 Season

Title: Application of the Snowmicropen to Derive Stability Information for Avalanche Forecasting: Date: 2004; Authors: Christine Pielmeier, JÃ¼rg Schweizer, Thomas Stucki; Description: Snowpack measurements and stability tests are currently the basis for snowpack stability assessment in most avalanche warning operations. The SnowMic...; Object ID: issw-2004-177-181.pdf; Keywords: snowpack stability, avalanche forecasting, snow profile, mechanical properties, snow hardness; View additional details about Application of the Snowmicropen to Derive Stability Information for Avalanche Forecasting

Title: Snow Stratigraphy Measured by Snow Hardness and Compared to Surface Section Images: Date: 2002; Authors: Christine Pielmeier, Martin Schneebeli; Description: Snow hardness is one of the most important parameters in the study of snow. Hand, ram and micro penetrometer hardness measurements were taken in seven...; Object ID: issw-2002-345-352.pdf; Keywords: snow cover, snow stratigraphy, snow hardness, mechanical properties, spatial variability; View additional details about Snow Stratigraphy Measured by Snow Hardness and Compared to Surface Section Images

Title: Measuring Snow Microstructure and Hardness Using a High Resolution Penetrometer: Date: 1998; Authors: Martin Schneebeli, Christine Pielmeier, Jerome B. Johnson; Description: Using a high resolution snow penetrometer we are able to measure snow penetration resistance and snow meso- and microstructure. We can show that the ...; Object ID: issw-1998-305-311.pdf; Keywords: snow hardness, metamorphism, snow strength, snow stratigraphy, texture; View additional details about Measuring Snow Microstructure and Hardness Using a High Resolution Penetrometer