Remote sensing of mountain snow from space: status and recommendations
Simon Gascoin, Kari Luojus, Thomas Nägler, Hans Lievens, Mariano Masiokas, Tobias Jonas, Zhaojun Zheng, Patricia de Rosnay
Abstract
The spatial and temporal variation of the seasonal snowpack in mountain regions is recognized as a clear knowledge gap for climate, ecology and water resources applications. Here, we identify three salient topics where recent developments in snow remote sensing and data assimilation can lead to significant progress: snow water equivalent, high resolution snow-covered area and long term snow cover observations including snow albedo. These topics can be addressed in the near future with institutional support.
Topics & Concepts
SnowpackSnowAlbedo (alchemy)Snow coverEnvironmental scienceSalientRemote sensingSnow lineSnow fieldClimatologyPhysical geographyMeteorologyGeographyGeologyArtArt historyArchaeologyPerformance artCryospheric studies and observationsWinter Sports Injuries and PerformanceClimate change and permafrost