A DC Electric Field Meter was purchased and assembled. This instrument will allow the measurement of the electric field produced near the earth's surface during blowing snow and blowing sand events. These measurements will in turn aid in the quantification of the effects of electrostatic forces on blowing snow and blowing sand particles; leading to better understanding and control of blowing snow and blowing sand and consequent drift formation. ...
Three related topics pertaining to surface properties of snow are reviewed: (1) surface friction between snow and other materials as applied to skis and sled runners, (2) surface resistance of snow to oversnow trafficability of vehicles, and (3) flow of snow over snow surfaces as occurs in avalanches. These topics were part of the presentation at the U.S. - Canadian Workshop on the Properties of Snow held at Snowbird, Utah, ...
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