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Snow physics as relevant to snow photochemistry [PDF]
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2008 Snow on the ground is a complex multiphase photochemical reactor that dramatically modifies the chemical composition of the overlying atmosphere. A quantitative description of the emissions of reactive gases by snow requires knowledge of snow physical ...
F. Domine +7 more
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The physics of snow crystals [PDF]
Reports on Progress in Physics, 2005 We examine the physical mechanisms governing the formation of snow crystals, treating this problem as a case study of the dynamics of crystal growth from the vapour phase. Particular attention is given to the basic theoretical underpinnings of the subject, especially the interplay of particle diffusion, heat diffusion and surface attachment kinetics ...
Kenneth G Libbrecht
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Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth SystemsAccurate estimation of snow accumulation and melt is a critical part of decision‐making in snow‐dominated watersheds. In this study, we demonstrate a flexible methodology to couple a detailed snow model, Crocus, separately to two different land surface ...
Mahdi Navari +6 more
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A casting method using contrast-enhanced diethylphthalate for micro-computed tomography of snow
Journal of Glaciology, 2021 Casting snow is necessary to prevent metamorphism and deformation prior to X-ray micro-computed tomography (μCT) imaging. Current methods are insufficient for large-scale field sampling of snow due to safety considerations associated with the casting ...
Michael Lombardo +2 more
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Disentangling creep and isothermal metamorphism during snow settlement with X-ray tomography
Journal of Glaciology, 2023 Once fallen, snow settles due to the combined effects of metamorphism and deformation of the ice matrix under gravity. To understand how these coupled processes affect snow evolution, we performed oedometric compression tests and continuously monitored ...
Antoine Bernard +3 more
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The Snow-Friction of Freestyle Skis and Snowboards Predicted From Snow Physical Quantities [PDF]
Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, 2021 Previous research has shown that friction between ski and snow can vary substantially due to changes in snow conditions. The variation of friction affects the speed a freestyle skier or snowboarder (athlete) reaches during the in-run of a jump. Athletes risk severe injuries if their take-off speed is not within the right margin to land in the “sweet ...
Fabian Wolfsperger +4 more
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Porosity dependence of elastic moduli of snow and firn
Journal of Glaciology, 2021 Measurements of elastic wave velocities enable non-destructive estimation of the mechanical properties, elastic moduli and density of snow and firn.
Colin M. Sayers
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Operational snow-hydrological modeling for Switzerland
Frontiers in Earth Science, 2023 The seasonal evolution of snow cover has significant impacts on the hydrological cycle and microclimate in mountainous regions. However, snow processes also play a crucial role in triggering alpine mass movements and flooding, posing risks to people and ...
Rebecca Mott +12 more
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On the use of heated needle probes for measuring snow thermal conductivity
Journal of Glaciology, 2022 Heated needle probes provide the most convenient method to measure snow thermal conductivity. Recent studies have suggested that this method underestimates snow thermal conductivity; however the reasons for this discrepancy have not been elucidated.
Kévin Fourteau +3 more
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Journal of Glaciology, 2017 The instrumented sample holder Snowbreeder 5 is used to investigate the simultaneous influence of settlement on temperature-gradient snow metamorphism in time-lapse micro-computed tomography experiments.
MAREIKE WIESE, MARTIN SCHNEEBELI
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