First experiments to determine snow density from diffuse near-infrared transmittance

Snow density is one of the key properties to characterize a snow cover. We present diffuse near-infrared transmittance measurements with an integrating sphere setup in the laboratory. We analyze 8 snow samples taken from melt forms, decomposed, rounded, faceted and machine made snow. Reference measu...

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Main Authors: Gergely, Mathias (Author) , Schneebeli, Martin (Author) , Roth, Kurt (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 23 June 2010
In: Cold regions science and technology
Year: 2010, Volume: 64, Issue: 2, Pages: 81-86
DOI:10.1016/j.coldregions.2010.06.005
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2010.06.005
Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165232X10001308
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Author Notes:Mathias Gergely, Martin Schneebeli, Kurt Roth

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