Use of aircraft in snow surveying
| Title | Use of aircraft in snow surveying |
| Publication Type | Conference Proceedings |
| Year of Conference | 1954 |
| Authors | Codd, A. R., and Nelson M. W. |
| Conference Name | 22nd Annual Western Snow Conference |
| Series Title | Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Western Snow Conference |
| Date Published | April 1954 |
| Publisher | Western Snow Conference |
| Conference Location | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Keywords | Aircraft use in snow surveys, Snow survey transportation |
| Abstract | The advantages and disadvantages of using airplanes in snow surveying are described and comparative cost data for overland surveying are tabulated. Airplanes are successfully employed on several snow course at the present time. The chief obstacle to their use is possible adverse weather conditions at the time the survey is scheduled, and the possibility of taking off from a dry airport and landing on a snow covered pasture near the snow course. Comparison indicates that the cost of measuring courses by air are more consistent, but other aspects of cost are difficult to compare. A few general specifications for snow landings at elevations from 5000-10,000 feet are given. |
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