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Title: A Unique Time Series of Daily and Weekly Snowpack Measurements At Weissfluhjoch, Davos, Switzerland: Date: 2016-10-02; Authors: Neige Calonne, Cecilia Cetti, Charles Fierz, Alec van Herwijnen, Matthias Jaggi, Henning LÃ¶we, M. Matzl, Lino Schmid, Martin Schneebeli; Description: Recently, different efforts were dedicated to improve various components of snowpack models, notably, by including more objective parameters of snow m...; Object ID: ISSW16_P1.39.pdf; Keywords: density, specific surface area, snowpack, monitoring, measurement; View additional details about A Unique Time Series of Daily and Weekly Snowpack Measurements At Weissfluhjoch, Davos, Switzerland

Title: Digital Flow for Grain Segmentation from 3D Microtomographic Images of Snow: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Xi Wang, FrÃ©dÃ©ric Flin, David Coeurjolly, Bernard Lesaffre; Description: We propose in this article a shape segmentation method for granular structures in 3D based on medial axis. We define a two-step algorithm: the first ...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-19.pdf; Keywords: medial axis, digital flow, snow grain segmentation; View additional details about Digital Flow for Grain Segmentation from 3D Microtomographic Images of Snow

Title: Description of the Snow Microstructure as a 3D Assembly of Grains: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Pascal Hagenmuller, Guillaume Chambon, FrÃ©dÃ©ric Flin, Xi Wang, Bernard Lesaffre, Mohamed Naaim; Description: The concept of snow grain is commonly used in the snow community, either in situ to identify the snow type or in numerical models to reproduce the phy...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_P4-22.pdf; Keywords: snow, microstructure, grains, segmentation, bonds, mechanics; View additional details about Description of the Snow Microstructure as a 3D Assembly of Grains

Title: Directional Mechanical Properties of Radiation Recrystallized Snow Layers From Experimental Testing: Date: 2012; Authors: David J. Walters, Edward E. Adams; Description: Snowâ€™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,; View additional details about Directional Mechanical Properties of Radiation Recrystallized Snow Layers From Experimental Testing

Title: A Phase-Tracking Snow Micro-Structure Model: Date: 2012; Authors: Andrew E. Slaughter, Nicholas Zabaras; Description: Depending on the thermal conditions, snow metamorphoses via two processes: kinetic or equilibrium metamorphism. Kinetic growth occurs due to temperatu...; Object ID: issw-2012-395-397.pdf; Keywords: snow metamorphism, kinetic growth, thermistors; View additional details about A Phase-Tracking Snow Micro-Structure Model

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

Title: Wet Slab Instability at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area: Date: 2008-09-23; Authors: Hal Hartman, Leif Eric Borgeson; Description: Empirical evidence gathered at the onset of ablation on a ski slope where a wet slab avalanche claimed the life of a skier indicates a chance of snowp...; Object ID: P__8021.pdf; Keywords: wet slab instability, volumetric water content; View additional details about Wet Slab Instability at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Title: Observation and Modeling of Buried Melt-Freeze Crust: Date: 2008-09-23; Authors: Michael Smith, Bruce Jamieson, Charles Fierz; Description: Melt-freeze crusts often occur as a result of wet snow, rain or strong insolation. Past observations have revealed the formation of weak layers at the...; Object ID: P__8172.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, snow stratigraphy, snowpack modeling; View additional details about Observation and Modeling of Buried Melt-Freeze Crust

Title: Water Movement and Capillary Barriers in a Stratified and Inclined Snowpack: Date: 2008-09-23; Authors: Erich Peitzsch, Karl W. Birkeland, Kathy J. Hansen; Description: Most avalanche fatalities occur due to dry slab avalanches. However, wet snow avalanches are also dangerous and can be particularly difficult to predi...; Object ID: P__8087.pdf; Keywords:; View additional details about Water Movement and Capillary Barriers in a Stratified and Inclined Snowpack

Title: Deriving Spatial Stability Variations from Penetration Resistance Measurements: Date: 2008-09-23; Authors: Sascha Bellaire, JÃ¼rg Schweizer; Description: Spatial variations of weak layer and slab properties affect snow slope stability. To quantify spatial variability at the slope scale, penetration resi...; Object ID: P__8175.pdf; Keywords: snow mechanical properties, snow stability, avalanche formation, spatial variability, geostatistics; View additional details about Deriving Spatial Stability Variations from Penetration Resistance Measurements

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