References
Optical determination of snow density via sub-surface scattering
Mewes, L., Löwe, H., Schneebeli, M., & Walter, B. (2026)
Communications Physics
Evolution of the microstructure and reflectance of the surface scattering layer on melting Arctic sea ice
Macfarlane, A. R. et al. (2023)
Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene
Measuring specific surface area of snow by near-infrared photography
Matzl, M., & Schneebeli, M. (2006)
Journal of Glaciology
Swiss researchers receive patent for avalanche warning device
Published by SWI swissinfo.ch – 22 January 2025
Article about the patented SnowImager technology developed at SLF for improved avalanche detection.
Neue Schneekamera erkennt das Lawinenrisiko
Published by SRF – 24 February 2025
Coverage of the SnowImager device developed in Davos and its potential to improve avalanche risk assessment.
Der SnowImager: Entwickelt am SLF, produziert in Davos
Published by Informationsdienst Wissenschaft (idw) – 31 January 2024
Technical article explaining the optical measurement principle and development of the SnowImager instrument.