Publication: Influence of snow depth distribution on surface roughness in alpine terrain: A multi-scale approach
Influence of snow depth distribution on surface roughness in alpine terrain: A multi-scale approach
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Veitinger, J., Sovilla, B., & Purves, R. S. (2014). Influence of snow depth distribution on surface roughness in alpine terrain: A multi-scale approach. The Cryosphere, 8, 547–569. https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-8-547-2014
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In alpine terrain, the snow-covered winter surface deviates from its underlying summer terrain due to the progressive smoothing caused by snow accumulation. Terrain smoothing is believed to be an important factor in avalanche formation and avalanche dynamics, and it affects surface heat transfer, energy balance as well as snow depth distribution. To assess the effect of snow on terrain, we use an adequate roughness definition. We developed a method to quantify terrain smoothing by combining roughness calculations of snow surfaces and
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- Veitinger, Jochen
- Sovilla, Betty
- Purves, Ross S
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Veitinger, J., Sovilla, B., & Purves, R. S. (2014). Influence of snow depth distribution on surface roughness in alpine terrain: A multi-scale approach. The Cryosphere, 8, 547–569. https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-8-547-2014
