A conceptual, distributed snow redistribution model

When applying conceptual hydrological models using a temperature index approach for snowmelt to high alpine areas often accumulation of snow during several years can be observed. Some of the reasons why these "snow towers" do not exist in nature are vertical and lateral transport processes...

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Main Authors: S. Frey, H. Holzmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-11-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/19/4517/2015/hess-19-4517-2015.pdf