Laser altimetry (lidar) is a remote-sensing technology that holds tremendous promise for
mapping snow depth in snow hydrology and avalanche applications. Recently lidar has …

Advanced imaging spectral technology and hyperspectral analysis techniques for multiple
applications are the key features of the book. This book will present in one volume complete …

Black carbon (BC) and dust deposited on snow and glacier surfaces can reduce the surface
albedo, accelerate snow and ice melt, and trigger albedo feedback. Assessing BC and dust …

Knowledge of the distribution, extent, duration and timing of snowmelt is critical for
characterizing the Earth's climate system and its changes. As a result, snow cover is one of …

Here we present the radiative and snowmelt impacts of dust deposition to snow cover using
a 6‐year energy balance record (2005–2010) at alpine and subalpine micrometeorological …

The episodic deposition of dust and carbonaceous particles to snow decreases snow
surface albedo and enhances absorption of solar radiation, leading to accelerated …

Located at northern latitudes and subject to large seasonal temperature fluctuations, boreal
forests are sensitive to the changing climate, with evidence for both increasing and …

Snow and glaciers are important sources of sustainable indicators for the availability of
natural resources like freshwater, energy, minerals, forest, and agricultural products …

Surface snow albedo (SSA) darkens immediately following a forest fire, while landscape
snow albedo (LSA) brightens as more of the snow-covered surface becomes visible under …

Snow sustains Himalayan rivers as an abundant source of water. Although, seasonal snow
cover is the significant parameter in a hydrological system of a basin, its contribution is …