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Using GPS to Measure Snow Depth
September 30, 2009 | ScienceMag.org

Researchers have discovered a way to use data transmitted by remotely-located GPS equipment to estimate the thickness of snowpack. This type of information is especially valuable in mountain areas where snow melt is used as a source of water supply or where it can be a cause of flooding. The next question is an estimate of the water content of that snow.


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