A comparison of techniques of sampling the arctic-subarctic snowpack in Alaska

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TitleA comparison of techniques of sampling the arctic-subarctic snowpack in Alaska
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1973
AuthorsCrook, A. G., and Freeman T. G.
Conference Name41st Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 41st Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1973
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationGrand Junction, Colorado
KeywordsCRREL, Density, Snow sampling, Snow tube
Abstract

Description of a comparison test for measuring snow of a Bowman type Federal sampler and a technique described as CRREL method. CRREL plot was measured by digging a pit and extracting snow samples from each horizon of the profile. Provides data of the test and makes conclusions about the two systems.
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