Areal distribution of snow cover in relation to weather and terrain at Upper Columbia Snow Laboratory

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TitleAreal distribution of snow cover in relation to weather and terrain at Upper Columbia Snow Laboratory
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1948
AuthorsDaniels, G. E.
Conference Name16th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 16th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1948
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationReno, Nevada
KeywordsPhotographic analysis, Snow cover, Statistical analysis
Abstract

A preliminary examination of the topographical features, vegetation cover, and snow cover of the Skyland Creek basin of the Upper Columbia Snow Laboratory was made by the use of vertical aerial photographs which were sampled by a series of points. These points were defined by a rectangular grid of 420 intersections within the basin. From the data thus obtained a statistical study of the effects of topography and vegetation on the snow cover and snow melting has been made.Discussion by Joseph B. Paulson.