Avalanche Research Publications and Reports
Jones, A.S.T. 2002. Avalanche Runout Prediction for Short Slopes. MSc thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
Jamieson, B. and A. van Herwijnen. 2002. Preliminary results from controlled experiments on the growth of faceted crystals above a wet snow layer. In press for Proceedings of 2002 International Snow Science Workshop in Penticton, Canada.
Zeidler, A. and B. Jamieson. 2002. Estimating the strength of faceted snow layers for an avalanche forecasting model. In press for Proceedings of 2002 International Snow Science Workshop in Penticton, Canada.
Schweizer, J. and B. Jamieson. 2002. Contrasting stable and unstable profiles with respect to skier loading. In press for Proceedings of 2002 International Snow Science Workshop in Penticton, Canada.
van Herwijnen, A. and B. Jamieson. 2002. Interpreting fracture character in stability tests. In press for Proceedings of 2002 International Snow Science Workshop in Penticton, Canada.
Stewart, K. and B. Jamieson. 2002. Spatial variability of slab stability in avalanche start zones. In press for Proceedings of 2002 International Snow Science Workshop in Penticton, Canada.
Chalmers, T. and B. Jamieson. 2002. Forecasting shear strength and skier-triggered avalanches for buried surface hoar layers. Extended abstract in press for Proceedings of 2002 International Snow Science Workshop in Penticton, Canada.
Stethem, C., D. McClung, B. Jamieson and P. Schaerer. 2002. Avalanche Hazard Mapping in Canada. In press for Proceedings of 2002 International Snow Science Workshop in Penticton, Canada.
Schweizer, J. and B. Jamieson. Snow stability measurements. In press for Proceedings International Seminar on Snow and Avalanche Test Sites, Grenoble, France, 22-23 November 2001, CEMAGREF Editions.
Stethem, C., B. Jamieson, P. Schaerer, D. Liverman, D. Germain and S. Walker. Snow avalanche hazard in Canada. In press for a special edition of Natural Hazards on An Assessment of Natural Hazards and Disasters in Canada.
Jamieson, B. and C. Stethem. 2002. Snow avalanche hazards and management in Canada: Challenges and progress. Natural Hazards 26(1), 35-53.
Jamieson, B., T. Geldsetzer and C. Stethem. 2001. Forecasting for deep slab avalanches. Cold Regions Science and Technology 33(2-3), 275-290.
Colbeck, S.C. and B. Jamieson. 2001. The formation of faceted layers above crusts. Cold Regions Science and Technology 33(2-3), 247-252.
Chalmers, T. and B. Jamieson. 2001. Extrapolating the stability trends of buried surface hoar layers from a study plot. Cold Regions Science and Technology 33(2-3), 163-177.
Jones, A.S.T. and B. Jamieson. 2001. Meteorological forecasting variables associated with skier-triggered dry slab avalanches. Cold Regions Science and Technology 33(2-3), 223-236.
Schweizer, J. and B. Jamieson. 2001. Snow cover properties for skier-triggered avalanches. Cold Regions Science and Technology 33(2-3), 207-221.
Chalmers, T. 2001. Forecasting shear strength and skier-triggered avalanches for buried surface hoar layers . MSc thesis, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, 109 pp.
Jamieson, B. 2001. Snow avalanches. In: A Synthesis of Geological Hazards in Canada. Bulletin 548, G.R. Brooks (ed.). Geological Survey of Canada, 81-100.
Jamieson, J.B. and C.D. Johnston. 2001. Evaluation of the shear frame test for weak snowpack layers. Annals of Glaciology 32, 59-69.
Jamieson, B., T. Geldsetzer and C. Stethem. 2001. Case study of a deep slab instability and associated dry slab avalanches. Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Big Sky Montana, October 2000. American Avalanche Association, PO Box 1032, Bozeman, Montana, 59771, USA, 101-108. Reprinted in Avalanche News 60, 29-36.
Chalmers, T., B. Jamieson. 2001. Contrasting stability trends of two surface hoar layers in the Columbia Mountains. Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Big Sky, Montana, October 2000. American Avalanche Association, PO Box 1032, Bozeman, Montana, 59771, USA, 94-100.
Schweizer, J. and B. Jamieson. 2001. Field observations of skier-triggered avalanches . Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Big Sky Montana, October 2000. American Avalanche Association, PO Box 1032, Bozeman, Montana, 59771, USA, 192-199.
Johnson, B, B. Jamieson and C.D. Johnston. 2001. Field data and theory for human-triggered "whumpfs" and remote avalanches. Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Big Sky Montana, October 2000. American Avalanche Association, PO Box 1032, Bozeman, Montana, 59771, USA, 208-214. Reprinted in Avalanche News 61, 20-26.
Jones, A.S.T, B. Jamieson and M. Wiegele. 2001. Forecasting factors for skier-triggered avalanches at a helicopter skiing operation. . Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Big Sky Montana, October 2000. American Avalanche Association, PO Box 1032, Bozeman, Montana, 59771, USA, 184-191.
Geldsetzer, T. and B. Jamieson. 2001. Estimating dry snow density from grain form and hand hardness. Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Big Sky Montana, October 2000. American Avalanche Association, PO Box 1032, Bozeman, Montana, 59771, USA, 121-127. Reprinted in the Avalanche News 62, 45-51.
Johnson, G. and B. Jamieson. 2001. Strength changes of faceted snowpack layers in the Columbia and Rocky Mountain snowpack climates in southwestern Canada. Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Big Sky Montana, October 2000. American Avalanche Association, PO Box 1032, Bozeman, Montana, 59771, USA, 86-93. Reprinted in the Avalanche News 62, 10-21.
Colbeck, S.C. and B. Jamieson. 2001. The formation of faceted crystals above crusts . Extended abstract in Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Big Sky Montana, October 2000. American Avalanche Association, PO Box 1032, Bozeman, Montana, 59771, USA, 239.
Johnson, B.C. III. 2000. Remotely Triggered Slab Avalanches . MSc thesis. Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, 98 pp.
Johnson, G.T. 2000. Observations of Faceted Crystals in Alpine Snowpacks . MSc thesis. Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, 98 pp.
Jamieson, J.B. and J. Schweizer. 2000. Texture and strength changes of buried surface hoar layers with implications for dry snow-slab avalanche release. Journal of Glaciology 46(152), 151-160.
Johnson, Ben, Bruce Jamieson and Colin Johnston. 2000. Field studies of the cantilever beam test. The Avalanche Review 18(6), 8-9.
Jamieson, Bruce. 1999. Skier triggering of slab avalanches: Concepts and research. The Avalanche Review 18(2), 8-10.
Jamieson, Bruce and Torsten Geldsetzer. 1999. Patterns in unexpected skier-triggered avalanches. Avalanche News 58, 7-17. Also reprinted in The Avalanche Review 18(3) 4-7.
Jamieson, Bruce. 1999. The compression test - after 25 years. The Avalanche Review 18(1), 10-12.
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin Johnston. 1998. Snowpack factors associated with strength changes of buried surface hoar layers. Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Sunriver, Oregon, October 1998. Stevens Pass Ski Area, P.O. Box 98, Skykomish, WA, 74-85. Also, reviewed and revised for Cold Regions Science and Technology 30(1999) 19-34.
Davis, Robert , Bruce Jamieson and Colin Johnston. 1998. Observations of buried surface hoar in British Columbia, Canada: section analysis of layer evolution and associated strength measurements. Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Sunriver, Oregon, October 1998, Stevens Pass Ski Area, P.O. Box 98, Skykomish, WA, 86-92.
Wilson, Adrian, Jürg Schweizer, Colin Johnston and Bruce Jamieson. 1999. Effects of surface warming on a dry snowpack. Cold Regions Science and Technology 30(1999) 59-65.
Geldsetzer, Torsten, Bruce Jamieson and Colin Johnston. 1998. Experience with microphotography of buried surface hoar. The Avalanche Review 17(2), 6-8. (Also presented at the Technical Meeting of the Canadian Avalanche Association, May 1998.)
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin Johnston. 1998. Snowpack characteristics for skier triggering. Avalanche News 55, 31-39. (Also presented at the Technical Meeting of the Canadian Avalanche Association, May 1998.)
Schweizer, Jürg, Bruce Jamieson and David Skjönsberg. 1998. Avalanche forecasting for transportation corridor and backcountry in Glacier National Park (BC, Canada). Proceedings of 25 Years of Snow Avalanche Research (Voss, May 1998), edited by Erik Hestnes, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, publication 203, 238-244.
Jamieson, Bruce and Tim Auger. Improved probing for buried avalanche victims. Proceedings of the SAR Scene Conference in Sault Ste. Marie, October 1997. Government of Canada, Ministry of Public Works 93-5/1997E, 211-218.
Jamieson, B. and G. Brooks. 1998. Regional snow avalanche activity and locations of known fatal accidents in Canada (1863-June 1997). A map published by Geological Survey of Canada. Open File 3592.
Jamieson, J.B. and C.D. Johnston. 1998. Refinements to the stability index for skier-triggered slab avalanches. Annals of Glaciology 26, 296-302.
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin Johnston. 1997. The facet layer of November 1996. Avalanche News 52, 10-15.
Geldsetzer, Torsten, Bruce Jamieson and Colin Johnston. 1997. Visible changes in buried surface hoar over time. Avalanche News 52, 16-17.
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin Johnston. 1997. Mechanisms for strength changes of buried surface hoar layers. Avalanche News 53, 7-11.
Davis, R., B. Jamieson, J. Hughes and C. Johnston. 1997. Observations on buried surface hoar- persistent failure planes for slab avalanches in British Columbia, Canada . Proceedings of the October 1996 International Snow Science Workshop in Banff, 81-85. Canadian Avalanche Association, Revelstoke, BC, Canada.
Schweizer, Jürg, David Skjönsberg and Bruce McMahon. 1997. Experience with stability evaluation for a surface hoar layer during winter 1995-96 at Rogers Pass, British Columbia, Canada. Proceedings of the October 1996 International Snow Science Workshop in Banff, 118-125. Canadian Avalanche Association, Revelstoke, BC, Canada, 126-128.
Schweizer, Jürg. 1997. Preliminary results on controlled shear experiments. Proceedings of the October 1996 International Snow Science Workshop in Banff, 118-125. Canadian Avalanche Association, Revelstoke, BC, Canada, 195-197.
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin Johnston. 1997. The compression test for snow stability. Proceedings of the October 1996 International Snow Science Workshop in Banff, 118-125. Canadian Avalanche Association, Revelstoke, BC, Canada. Also abridged for Avalanche News 49, 12-15.
Auger, Tim and Bruce Jamieson. 1997. Avalanche probing revisited. Proceedings of the October 1996 International Snow Science Workshop in Banff, 295-298. Canadian Avalanche Association, Revelstoke, BC, Canada. May 1996. Also reprinted in Avalanche News 49, 16-19.
Jamieson, Bruce. 1995. Avalanche prediction for persistent snow slabs . PhD Thesis, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, 275 pp.
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin. Johnston. 1995. Interpreting rutschblocks in avalanche start zones. Avalanche News 46, 2-4.
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin. Johnston. 1995. Monitoring a shear frame stability index and skier-triggered slab avalanches involving persistent snowpack weaknesses . Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop at Snowbird, 14-21.
Jamieson, Bruce. 1994. Transceivers and Avalanche Safety. Avalanche News 42, 8.
Jamieson, Bruce. 1993. Snow slab layers and stability: a summary of some recent research and experience. Avalanche News 41, 2-3. Reprinted in The Avalanche Review 12(5), 1-3 and in ACMG News 4, Winter 1994, 4-5.
Jamieson, J.B. and C.D. Johnston. 1993. Rutschblock precision, technique variations and limitations. Journal of Glaciology 39(133), 666-674.
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin Johnston. 1993. A progress report on studies of persistent slab instabilities. Avalanche News 40, 10-13.
Jamieson, J.B. and C.D. Johnston. 1993. Shear frame stability parameters for large-scale avalanche forecasting. Annals of Glaciology 18, 268-273.
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin. Johnston. 1993. Experience with rutschblocks . Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Breckenridge, Colorado, (Oct. 1992), 150-159. (Slightly abridged for Avalanche Review 11(2), 1, 4-5)
Jamieson, J.B. and C.D. Johnston. 1992. Snowpack characteristics associated with avalanche accidents. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 29, 862-866.
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin Johnston. 1992. Rutschblock technique and interpretation. Avalanche News 37, 3-7. Reprinted in Avalanche Safety Course Manual (Canadian Avalanche Association, 1993-1996) and in Avalanche Instructor's Manual (National Ski Patrol, 1995).
Jamieson, J.B. and C.D. Johnston. 1992. A fracture-arrest model for unconfined dry slab avalanches. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 29, 61-66.
Jamieson, Bruce and Colin Johnston. 1991. The width of unconfined slab avalanches. The Avalanche Review 10(2), 3-6.
Jamieson, J.B. and C.D. Johnston. 1991. The width of unconfined slab avalanches based on field measurements of slab properties . In: Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Bigfork, Montana (Oct. 1990), 234-244.
Jamieson, J.B. and C.D. Johnston. 1990. In situ tensile tests of snowpack layers. Journal of Glaciology 36(122), 102-106.
Jamieson, J.B. and C.D. Johnston. 1989. In situ tensile strength measurements of alpine snow. In: Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop in Whistler, B.C. (June 1988), 103-112.
Jamieson, J. B. 1989. In situ tensile strength of snow in relation to slab
avalanches. MSc thesis, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary,
142 pp.
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