Building model in the drifting snow wind tunnel

Blowing/Drifting Snow Research Facilities

Blowing, Drifting Snow Experts :

Edgar L Andreas: Atmospheric turbulence, Micrometeorological measurements over snow, Measuring and modeling turbulent exchange over snow, including the effects of blowing snow.

Robert B. Haehnel: Snow fences, Elevated buildings, Snow drift modeling (physical and numerical), Design for snow control (roads & buildings).

James H. Lever: Snow drift modeling (physical)

Click here for a complete list of Drifting & Blowing Snow Experts.

Featured Publications:

Note: Authors included in bold text are members of the Snow Research Community of Practice.

Li, S. and M. Sturm (2003) Patterns of wind-drifted snow on the Alaskan Arctic Slope detected with ERS-1 Interferometric SAR. J. of Glaciology, 48 (163), 495-504.

Liston, G. E. and M. Sturm (2002) Winter precipitation patterns in arctic Alaska determined from a blowing snow model and snow depth observations. J. of HydroMeteorology, 3(5), 646-659.

Liston, G. E. and M. Sturm (1998) A snow transport model for complex terrain. J. of Glaciology, 44(148), 498-516.

Sturm, M., G. E. Liston, C. S. Benson, and J. Holmgren (2001) Characteristics and growth of a snowdrift in arctic Alaska, U.S.A. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research, 33(3), 319-329.