Remote sensing for snowpack monitoring and its implications

Abstract

In this chapter, we first discuss the significance of snow studies in the alpine regions. We then give an overview of the snowpack properties in the alpine regions that are essential for snowpack characterization. We then introduce the role of remote sensing in the context of retrieving the snowpack's physical properties, followed by discussions on the primary techniques used for the same. Finally, we provide the implication of these techniques for monitoring the alpine snowpack and their potential application for hydrological modeling and avalanche forecasting. This chapter is useful for beginners and experienced readers interested in the studies of the alpine cryosphere. © 2021 Scrivener Publishing LLC.