Accuracy of snow measurements

TitleAccuracy of snow measurements
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1975
AuthorsPeterson, N. R., and Brown A. J.
Conference Name43rd Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 43rd Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1975
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationCoronado, California
KeywordsSampling accuracy tests, Snow sampling
Abstract

Investigation of snow measurement accuracy has been conducted by the California Cooperative Snow Survey Program at the Alpha Instrument Evaluation Site since 1965. Results of volumetric tests conducted at the site to determine snow sample tube accuracy are presented. A method to adjust manual control samples at operational automatic snow sensors in order to check telemetered data accuracy is outlined. Application of correction factors, derived from these studies, is illustrated. An adopted operational program for obtaining scheduled control samples at field sites in California is explained.

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