We would like to announce a short c
ourse "Modern snow measurement methods – theory and practice" in Sodankylä,
Finland in 10 – 11 February 2017.
The course is aimed to aca
demics who teach methods in snow science.
Application by email to leena.leppanen at fmi.fi and schneebeli at slf.ch
Deadline for application: 11 January 2017.
More information of the course below.
Instructors
Dr. Martin Schneebeli, WSL Institut e for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, schneebeli at slf.ch MSc. Leena Leppänen, FMI, leena.leppanen at fmi.fi
Costs: 250 € (includ es accommodation for 3 nights, meals and course material)
Target grou
p
Academics teaching methods in snow science
Goals
- Understanding the transformations of snow from atmospheric preci
pitation towards a metamorphic rock
- Shape, size and microstructure of snow: beyond traditional snow classification and why this is necessary t o capture the essential snow physical properties
- Measuring snow: a systematic approach from the large to the small scale. Properties and metho ds discussed: water equivalent, density, specific surface area, correlation length, hardness and mechanical properties, shape, grain size, thermal con ductivity, metamorphism.
- Physical principles behind techniques: dir ect and indirect measurement principles, assumptions and their influence on measurements (critical discussion)
ScheduleFriday, 10. Feb. 2017
Morning: Background theory for sn
ow physics and metamorphism, basic concepts of measuring methods
After
noon: first field block (density, SSA, snow water equivalent, traditional g
rain shape and size, casting of snow)
Evening: discussion of backgroun
d material and field measurements
Saturday, 11. Feb. 2017
Mornin
g: Theory (Physical principles behind measurement techniques
Afternoo n: second field block (SnowMicroPen, Near-infrared photography, thermal con ductivity), Snow measurement program at FMI (Anna Kontu, Leena Leppänen)
Evening: discussion of results second field block, course evaluation
Dinner and sauna
Materials
- Paper recommendations and prese
ntations will be sent to participants before short course
- Instrumen ts will be available on site
- Please bring your own laptop. Programs for data evaluation will be distributed before the course
Ve
nue
Arctic Research Centre of Finnish Meteorological Institut
e
http://fmiarc.fmi.fi
Participants organize travels to Sodankylä. Route:
from Helsinki to Rovaniemi by plane or train, and from Rovaniemi to Sodanky
lä by bus.
Rovaniemi airport is the closest, but Ivalo and Kittilä ai rports are also available. Last two has less bus connections to Sodankylä, and therefore rental car from airport is recommended. Finnair and Norwegian are flying to Rovaniemi.
The train station is in Rovaniemi. Train sc hedule and tickets https://w ww.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage
There are direct bus connections fro m Rovaniemi train station and Rovaniemi airport to Sodankylä. Bus schedule between Rovaniemi and Sodankylä https: //matkahuolto.fi/en/
Pick-up from Sodankylä bus station will be organized.
Clothing
As the course is to a great
extent based on fieldwork, proper clothing is essential. Packing list will
be provided later.
Housing
The housing will be
in Sodankylä at the Arctic Research Centre of Finnish Meteorological Insti
tute with direct access to the field sites. The guest houses have own bedro
oms, common bathroom, living room, WiFi, and kitchen.
Meals Application deadline 11 January 2017
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are in cafeteria Niesta at the
Arctic Research. In addition, guest houses have full kitchen facilities.