Journal article
Estimating snow density from dielectric values measured using the surface reflection method
Journal of Hydrology (New Zealand), Vol.53(2), pp.179-183
2014
Abstract
The surface reflection method is a popular method for determining layer dielectrics in road pavements. However, this technique has not been applied to snow. An air-coupled 800 MHz Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) antenna was used to image alpine snow, and comparison was made with an ideal reflector, a metal plate. Application of the surface reflection technique allowed surface snow density to be estimated based on radar amplitude variations. The estimated density showed good agreement with gravimetrically measured density. This technique introduces a simple method by which surface snow density could be rapidly estimated over large areas.
Details
- Title
- Estimating snow density from dielectric values measured using the surface reflection method
- Authors
- Adrian B McCallum (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Journal of Hydrology (New Zealand), Vol.53(2), pp.179-183
- Publisher
- New Zealand Hydrological Society
- Date published
- 2014
- ISSN
- 0022-1708
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2014 New Zealand Hydrological Society. Reproduced with permission.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449405502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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