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Project duration: |
January 1st, 2004 to December 31st, 2005 |
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Partners: |
NaDesCoR - Naturgefahrenberatung D. Issler, Davos |
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Principal investigator: |
Dr. Dieter Issler, NaDesCoR |
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Main goals and objectives: |
Improve our understanding of the physical processes in avalanches and of the conditions under which these processes occur (in particular different flow regimes, snow entrainment and deposition, formation of powder snow avalanches) |
| Practical recommendations for the assessment of avalanche problems and situations that are difficult to model reliably | |
| Investigate influence of geomorphological factors on the formation and flow of avalanches | |
| Improved dynamical models applicable in avalanche hazard mapping | |
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Methods: |
Detailed investigation of avalanche deposits in the Davos area (directly after the event and in the following summer) |
| Use of radar, ultrasonic distance sensors, etc. where indicated | |
| Analysis of well documented avalanches with unusual features | |
| Contribution to the development of new dynamical avalanche flow models within the EU project SATSIE | |
| Publication of results in international research journals and dissemination among avalanche practitioners through documents adapted to their use and requirements | |
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Co-operation: |
Avalanche Studies and Model Validation in Europe
(SATSIE) |
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