Mapping avalanches

作者：莫妮卡·米勒·罗杰斯（Monica Miller Rodgers），October2016

As the main tourist attraction in Switzerland, the Alps average roughly 25 million skiers every year. Known for some of the finest ski resorts and best snow conditions in the world for the sport, the Alps are regularly monitored and researched for indications of potential changes. From snow depths to water consistency in the snow, all factors are considered when talking about one of the country`s greatest economic assets, where tourism accounts for about 8 per cent of the total national GDP.

瑞士达沃斯的雪与雪崩研究所（SLF）是研究与服务的跨学科枢纽，该组织是瑞士联邦森林，雪和景观研究所（WSL）的一部分。SLF仔细研究了雪及其与大气的相互作用，以提供有价值的服务，例如雪崩警告，自然危害警告系统和雪崩保护措施的咨询。为了产生这种潜在的挽救生命的信息，SLF使用Leica Geosystems空中传感器技术。

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Story: Mapping avalanches
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2:Making informed decisions from airborne imagery
Chapter 3:More than just avalanches