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A new low-cost, stand-alone sensor system for snow monitoring

Varhola et al., 2010

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1703481850722352158
Author
Varhola A
Wawerla J
Weiler M
Coops N
Bewley D
Alila Y
Publication year
Publication venue
Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology

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Monitoring continuous changes in snowpack dynamics and its meteorological drivers is critical for understanding key aspects of water resources, climate variability, and ecology. While manual snow surveys have traditionally been used to evaluate snow processes, their …
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