Methods of avalanche control on Washington mountain highways--summary report /

This summary report synthesizes the work on avalanche control carried out at the University of Washington from 1970 through 1974. Five problem areas are addressed: 1. Identification of avalanche paths. 2. Description of historical frequency and size of avalanches. 3. Prediction of avalanching. 4....

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Corporate Authors:	University of Washington. Geophysics Program, Washington State Highway Commission, United States. Federal Highway Administration
Other Authors:	LaChapelle, E. R., Brown, C. B., Evans, R. J. (Roger James)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Seattle, [publisher not identified] ; 1974.
Series:	Report (Washington (State). Dept. of Highways. Research Program) ; no. 8.6.
Subjects:	Avalanches > Washington (State) Snow removal > Washington (State)

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Summary:	This summary report synthesizes the work on avalanche control carried out at the University of Washington from 1970 through 1974. Five problem areas are addressed: 1. Identification of avalanche paths. 2. Description of historical frequency and size of avalanches. 3. Prediction of avalanching. 4. Identification of control methods. 5. Inclusion of control and prediction schemes in highway design and operation.
Item Description:	Research report Y-1301. Prepared for the Washington State Highway Commission in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.
Physical Description:	18 leaves : illustrations
Bibliography:	Bibliography: leaf 12.