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Title: Stability Tests and Their Association With the Local Avalanche Danger: Date: 2013-10-07; Authors: Shane Haladuick, Michael Schirmer, Bruce Jamieson; Description: The avalanche forecast regions in Canada range from 100 to 30,000 km2, far larger than the 10 km2 covered in a typical backcountry day. This differenc...; Object ID: ISSW13_paper_O5-01.pdf; Keywords: local avalanche danger, compression test, rutschblock test, avalanche problem, avalanche forecasting; View additional details about Stability Tests and Their Association With the Local Avalanche Danger

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: Explosive Shock Wave Compression in Snow: Effects of Explosive Orientation and Snowpack Compresison: Date: 2006; Authors: Christopher Binger, Jared Nelsen, Kristofor A. Olson; Description: Explosives are crucial in the mitigation of avalanche hazards. A greater knowledge of the compressive effects of snow relative to explosive location ...; Object ID: issw-2006-592-597.pdf; Keywords: explosives, layer compression, blasting cap directionality; View additional details about Explosive Shock Wave Compression in Snow: Effects of Explosive Orientation and Snowpack Compresison

Title: Are You a Hard Hitter? Systematic Measurement Error in the Compression Test: Date: 2006; Authors: Spencer Logan; Description: The compression test is an effective, internationally standardized stability test. One reason for the widespread use is that results are generally re...; Object ID: issw-2006-682.pdf; Keywords: compression test, stability tests, measurement error; View additional details about Are You a Hard Hitter? Systematic Measurement Error in the Compression Test

Title: Blasting for Avalanche Control Using Shock-Tube and Non-Electric Detonators: Date: 2002; Authors: Craig Wilbour, Lee Redden, John Stimberis, Rob Gibson; Description: Explosive manufacturers are increasingly concerned regarding liability from the use and users of their products. Avalanche control blasting has tradit...; Object ID: issw-2002-049.pdf; Keywords: liability, shock-tube, detonators, blasting, avalanche; View additional details about Blasting for Avalanche Control Using Shock-Tube and Non-Electric Detonators

Title: The Compression Test for Snow Stability: Date: 1996; Authors: Bruce Jamieson, Colin Johnston; Description: The compression test is a quick stability test. It involves tapping on a shovel placed on top of a column of snow and noting the failures in weak laye...; Object ID: issw-1996-118-125.pdf; Keywords: snow compression, snow stability, snow strength, snow physical properties, snow stratigraphy; View additional details about The Compression Test for Snow Stability

Title: Effects of Explosives on the Mountain Snowpack: Date: 1992; Authors: Jon Ueland; Description: A seismograph was used in a series of tests to measure the shockwaves produced in the snowpack from the detonation of explosives. Two different explo...; Object ID: issw-1992-205-213.pdf; Keywords: explosives, shockwave, snowpack, avalanche release; View additional details about Effects of Explosives on the Mountain Snowpack

Title: A Plastic Wave in Snow: Date: 1982; Authors: Atsushi Sato; Description: When snow is pushed very fast by a moving body, not only an elastic wave but also a plastic wave is generated at the head of the body. Though an elast...; Object ID: issw-1982-024.pdf; Keywords: plastic wave, elastic wave, denstiy; View additional details about A Plastic Wave in Snow