Implementing a scientifically based model for the entire area of Austria (approx. 84,000 km²) is not only a subject-specific problem but also a challenge in terms of technical realization. In this work, snow cover was simulated throughout the winter using daily result grids at a resolution of 50 meters. For necessary simplifications, the water equivalent of the snow was investigated, meaning that exact snow depths cannot be determined due to the lack of snow density information. This application can determine the presence or absence of snow with an accuracy that accounts for the variability of topography in mountainous regions and is of interest to many disciplines as an alternative to remote sensing.
Schaumberger, A.; Formayer, H.; Tiefenbach, P.; Grillenberger, J. and Strobl, J. (2008): Modelling the spatiotemporal course of snow cover. Mitteilungen der Österreichischen Geographischen Gesellschaft 150 (2008), 163-182.
