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Title: North American Avalanche Danger Scale: Are Public Backcountry Forecasters Applying it Consistently?: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Brian Lazar, Simon Trautman, Mike Cooperstein, Ethan Greene, Karl Birkeland; Description: The North American Avalanche Danger Scale is a tool used by backcountry avalanche forecasters to communicate the potential for avalanches to cause har...; Object ID: ISSW16_O20.01.pdf; Keywords: avalanche danger scale, avalanche danger ratings, avalanche forecasting; View additional details about North American Avalanche Danger Scale: Are Public Backcountry Forecasters Applying it Consistently?

Title: Combining the Conceptual Model of Avalanche Hazard With the Bavarian Matrix: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Karsten MÃ¼ller, Christoph Mitterer, Rune V. Engeset, Ragnar Ekker, Solveig Ã˜. Kosberg; Description: The European Avalanche Danger Scale provides definitions for each of the five danger levels. However, some terms used in the scale are not fully defin...; Object ID: ISSW16_O20.03.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, bavarian matrix, conceptual model of avalanche hazard, eaws; View additional details about Combining the Conceptual Model of Avalanche Hazard With the Bavarian Matrix

Title: Variations in Individual Danger Level Estimates Within the Same Forecast Region: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Frank Techel, Lukas DÃ¼rr, JÃ¼rg Schweizer; Description: Forecasters in many public avalanche forecast operations rely on field observations and danger (or stability) assessments by experienced and well-trai...; Object ID: ISSW16_O20.02.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, avalanche danger level, observer-specific bias; View additional details about Variations in Individual Danger Level Estimates Within the Same Forecast Region

Title: The Effect of Slope-Scale Spatial Variability of Slab Characteristics on Propagation Saw Tests: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Chris Bilbrey, Jordy Hendrikx, Karl Birkeland, Stuart Challender, J. Andrew Gleason; Description: Understanding propagation in complex, non-uniform terrain is critically important for avalanche forecasting and mitigation. Currently we do not know h...; Object ID: ISSW16_P1.45.pdf; Keywords:; View additional details about The Effect of Slope-Scale Spatial Variability of Slab Characteristics on Propagation Saw Tests

Title: Terrain Classification of Norwegian Slab Avalanche Accidents: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Linda Hallandvik, Eivind Aadland, Odd L. Vikene; Description: It is difficult to rely on snow conditions, weather and human factors when making judgements about avalanche risk because these variables are dynamic ...; Object ID: ISSW16_P2.03.pdf; Keywords: avalanche terrain exposure scale (ates), fatal avalanche accidents, outdoor recreation, practical implications, from novice to expert; View additional details about Terrain Classification of Norwegian Slab Avalanche Accidents

Title: Method for an Automatized Avalanche Terrain Classification: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: GÃ¼nter Schmudlach, Jochen KÃ¶hler; Description: Avalanche terrain classification according to ATES (Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale) has become a popular method to represent and disseminate avalanc...; Object ID: ISSW16_P2.04.pdf; Keywords: ates, avalanche terrain exposure scale, avaluator; View additional details about Method for an Automatized Avalanche Terrain Classification

Title: Semiautomatic Adjustments of the Avaluator for Sidecountry Trips in the Pyrenees: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Sara OrguÃ©, Ivan Moner; Description: We present an adaptation of the Avaluator to obtain safety recommendations for sidecountry trips. We zoned with ATES and set a list of trips in two Ca...; Object ID: ISSW16_P2.40.pdf; Keywords: ates, avaluator, semiautomatic recommendations, pyrenees; View additional details about Semiautomatic Adjustments of the Avaluator for Sidecountry Trips in the Pyrenees

Title: Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Avalanche Problems in Western Canada: An Analysis of the Winters 2010-2016: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Bret Shandro, Pascal Haegeli, Grant Statham, James Floyer; Description: Not all avalanches are the same. Different combinations of snowpack structures and meteorological conditions create different types of avalanche probl...; Object ID: ISSW16_P4.34.pdf; Keywords: avalanche danger, aval anche forecasting, avalanche hazard, avalanche problems; View additional details about Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Avalanche Problems in Western Canada: An Analysis of the Winters 2010-2016

Title: Critical Length for the Onset of Crack Propagation in Snow: Reconciling Shear and Collapse: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Johan Gaume, Alec van Herwijnen, Guillaume Chambon, Nander Wever, JÃ¼rg Schweizer; Description: The failure of a weak snow layer buried below cohesive slab layers is a necessary, but insufficient condition for the release of a dry-snow slab avala...; Object ID: ISSW16_O1.02.pdf; Keywords: snow avalanche, crack propagation, critical length, slope angle, pst, slab, weak layer; View additional details about Critical Length for the Onset of Crack Propagation in Snow: Reconciling Shear and Collapse

Title: Using Thermal Imaging to Verify Avalanche Control Results: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Mark Saurer, Damian Jackson, Bill Nalli; Description: As the population of the Salt Lake Valley and popularity of backcountry skiing in the Wasatch continues to grow, so do the logistic difficulties of co...; Object ID: ISSW16_O2.02.pdf; Keywords: thermal imaging, avalanche control, irt; View additional details about Using Thermal Imaging to Verify Avalanche Control Results

Title: Use of Ground Based INSAR Radar to Monitor Glide Avalanches: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Ingrid Skrede, Lene Kristensen, Carlo Rivolta; Description: Ground based InSAR radars are commonly used to monitor deformations on rock slopes, using acceleration to predict the risk of failure. During the spri...; Object ID: ISSW16_O2.04.pdf; Keywords: glide avalanche, insar, radar, monitoring, stavbrekkfonna; View additional details about Use of Ground Based INSAR Radar to Monitor Glide Avalanches

Title: Case Study: Natural Glide and Wet Slab Avalanche Cycle, Going-To-The-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, Montana USA: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Jake Hutchinson, Erich H. Peitzsch, Adam M. Clark; Description: The Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR) is the premier tourist attraction in Glacier National Park, Montana. The GTSR also traverses through and under 40 ava...; Object ID: ISSW16_O3.02.pdf; Keywords: glide avalanche, wet slab avalanche, forecasting, glacier national park, montana; View additional details about Case Study: Natural Glide and Wet Slab Avalanche Cycle, Going-To-The-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, Montana USA

Title: Rescue at Cherry Bowl an Avalanche Canada Microsite Exploring the Many Learning Opportunities From a Successful Backcountry Avalanche Rescue: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Mary Clayton; Description: Too often, educational opportunities in avalanche safety are based in tragedy. Rescue at Cherry Bowl is a lesson from success; three backcountry skie...; Object ID: ISSW16_O4.01.pdf; Keywords: rescue training, education, awareness, avalanche canada, rescue at cherry bowl; View additional details about Rescue at Cherry Bowl an Avalanche Canada Microsite Exploring the Many Learning Opportunities From a Successful Backcountry Avalanche Rescue

Title: Avalanche Awareness at the Jackson Hole High School: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Sarah Carpenter, Trevor Deighton; Description: Each year, more young skiers, riders, and snowmobilers are accessing the backcountry. For the past 12 years, the American Avalanche Institute has been...; Object ID: ISSW16_O4.03.pdf; Keywords: avalanche education, youth education, wyoming; View additional details about Avalanche Awareness at the Jackson Hole High School

Title: Teenagers in the Backcountry: a Study of Use and Education from the Perspective of High School Students: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Emery L. Rheam; Description: Teenagers are using the backcountry increasingly more and more during the winter for a wide range of activities. When growing up in mountain communiti...; Object ID: ISSW16_O4.04.pdf; Keywords: teenagers, avalanche education, youth education; View additional details about Teenagers in the Backcountry: a Study of Use and Education from the Perspective of High School Students

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