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OverviewThe surface of fallen snow - its contours and texture - can tell the interested observer much about the forces that shaped it and about its stability and what it is likely to do. Will it be good for skiing or for packing as a snowball? Will it slide? Is it dangerous? Secrets of the Snow is an overview of the easily visible aspects of snow in the alpine mountain landscape, serving as a companion volume to the author's Field Guide to Snow Crystals, which examines snow at the microscopic level. Describing visual snow features and textures arising from climate, wind-drift, layering, solar radiation, and melting, Secrets of the Snow explains how snow may be ""read"" for information on avalanche formation and suitability for winter sports. Closely linked photographs and text illustrate the shapes, forms, and textures found at the surface of winter snow covers; describe their origins in wind and weather conditions; and guide the reader in interpreting these features to predict snow behaviour. Secrets of the Snow is essential for winter sports enthusiasts, mountaineers, and avalanche-safety specialists. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Edward R. LaChapellePublisher: University of Washington Press Imprint: University of Washington Press Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.204kg ISBN: 9780295981512ISBN 10: 0295981512 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 01 October 2001 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents Preface List of Illustrations Introduction Large-Scale Features Wind on Snow Local Wind Features Small-Scale Wind Features Other Snow-Surface Features Avalanche-Related Features Snow in Trees Melting Snow Other Snow Features Glossary Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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