Computer-assisted avalanche forecasting: skier triggered avalanches
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Title | Computer-assisted avalanche forecasting: skier triggered avalanches |
Publication Type | Conference Proceedings |
Year of Conference | 2004 |
Authors | Zeidler, A., and Jamieson B. |
Conference Name | 72nd Annual Western Snow Conference |
Series Title | Proceedings of the 72nd Annual Western Snow Conference |
Date Published | April 2004 |
Publisher | Western Snow Conference |
Conference Location | Richmond, B.C. |
Keywords | Avalanche, avalanche forecasting, nearest-neighbor, skier-triggered avalanches |
Abstract | Computer-assisted avalanche forecasting has become a valuable tool in some forecasting operations in Canada. Avalanche forecasting models are based on statistical, numerical and/or rule-based methods, but usually predict natural rather than skier-triggered avalanches. A nearest neighbour forecasting model for skier-triggered avalanches on post storm weak layers was improved by adding snowpack properties including a stability index to meteorological variables. However, a skier stability index did not improve the forecasting success on storm snow instabilities. The best forecast could be achieved by using meteorological parameters. |
URL | sites/westernsnowconference.org/PDFs/2004Zeidler.pdf |