TY - Generic T1 - Questionaire and answers on snow survey equipment and methods T2 - 4th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference Y1 - 1936 A1 - Jones, J.E. KW - Snow Survey questionnaire AB - By virtue of the relatively new science of snow surveying and water supply forecasting, the Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference sent a questionnaire to some 231 offices, engineers, and scientists involved in the study of streamflow from snow melt and related problems. Answers to (6) questions and comments were to be included. I.Field equipment; your preference as to type, style, and material and why. 16 items were listed. II. Snow survey courses; location, No./basin. No. points. III. Water supply forecasting; methods, procedures, justify. IV. Collateral data; variables used, length records. V. Streamflow data; normals, extension procedure, use. VI. Cost of snow surveys; per survey, transportation, equipment, observers, annual budgets. JF - 4th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference T3 - Proceedings of the 4th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference PB - American Geophysical Union, Transactions, Part II: CY - Pasadena, California ER - TY - Generic T1 - Improvements in snow-surveying apparatus T2 - 2nd Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference Y1 - 1934 A1 - Jones, J.E. KW - Snow sampling equipment AB -

The Utah improvements on the Mt. Rose snow sampler by using duraluminum alloy tubing and a cheaper cutting bit and a tubular scale are described. All improvements were made for lightness, cheapness and back-packing facility. The use of the lighter tubing in constructing the sampler allows for a shorter tubular scale without sacrificing accuracy. Snow survey shelter cabins located strategically near the snow course is recommended for safety of the field parties.A discussion by S.P. Ferguson of Blue Hill Observatory relative to the original design of the Mt. rose sampling equipment is included and his recommendations for the new design of sampling tubes and scales now that duraluminum alloy tubing has become available in the correct sizes, and of equal strength.

JF - 2nd Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference T3 - Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference PB - American Geophysical Union, Transactions 15: CY - Berkeley, California ER - TY - Generic T1 - Discussion of formal program T2 - 1st Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference Y1 - 1933 A1 - Jones, J.E. KW - Snow survey problems AB -

Six problems dealing with streamflow forecasting from snow surveys and other factors involved in producing streamflow from snowmelt, are listed and discussed: 1) Can a series of streams be estimated according to a standard or must each be a problem by itself? 2) Would a master station be more desirable for giving scientific data to all agencies concerned? 3) What is the best method of determining the long time effects of dry year on runoff, soil capacity, etc.? 4) Has any method been devised for determining soil capacity for use in snow survey forecasting? 5) What is the effect of wind, temperature, rain, topography, porosity, and soil temperature on snowmelt runoff? 6) How much variation in time is permissible in consecutive years in making snow surveys to still get comparable results? These 6 points were suggested for future papers and discussion at forthcoming meetings.

JF - 1st Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference T3 - Proceedings of the 1st Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference PB - University of Nevada, Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin CY - Reno, Nevada ER - TY - Generic T1 - Field equipment roundtable T2 - 1st Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference Y1 - 1933 A1 - Jones, J.E. A1 - Lewis, G.A. A1 - Munson, S.M. A1 - Clyde, G.D. A1 - Herz, W.J. A1 - Herz, F. KW - Equipment, snow survey AB -

A round-table discussion is presented relative to the various pieces of equipment used in field snow surveying.George A. Lewis discussed the Mt. Rose Spring Balance, pointing out that excess friction and the lack of initial tension being insufficient for accurate results. He points out the convenience of having 6 ft. lengths of tubing cut into 3 ft. lengths and another coupling added. This facilitates carrying the tubes rather than the 5 ft. sections used in California. The cutters would have to have a harder temper as the ones now in use were bent too easily.Spencer Munson of California discussed the cutters used by that state as being hard enough. Also types of winter clothing was discussed including ski boots and equipment, and care of equipment during the off season.Discussion was had relative to shellac versus wax for snow tubes, to keep the snow from sticking to the bare metal. George Clyde described the Utah aluminum tubes and scales. Fred and Walter Herz discussed ski travel procedures.

JF - 1st Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference T3 - Proceedings of the 1st Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference PB - University of Nevada, Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin CY - Reno, Nevada ER -