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- Publisher
- American Meteorological Society
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2010 American Meteorological Society
- ISSN
- 1520-0426
- DOI
- 10.1175/2010JTECHA1508.1
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
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 high costs and discrete measurements can lead to biased estimations of accumulation and ablation rates. Ultrasonic range sensors offer an alternative to continuously monitor snow depth but their widespread employment has been limited because of high prices. This paper describes the development of an inexpensive prototype ultrasonic sensor suite characterized by a ready-to-use stand-alone design and flexibility to incorporate additional meteorological instruments. The performance of 48 units was tested during a winter season in central British Columbia, recording snow depth and air temperature data consistent with those from nearby weather stations and manual measurements. Despite a relatively small underestimation of snow depth due to known, repairable reasons, the sensor system demonstrated reliability for research and operations.
Journal
Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology – American Meteorological Society
Published: Jun 15, 2010