Hófelmérések
Hófelmérések, or snow surveys, are systematic measurements of snowpack properties. These surveys are crucial for understanding water resources, predicting avalanche danger, and studying climate change. The primary measurements typically include snow depth and snow water equivalent (SWE). Snow depth is the vertical thickness of the snow layer. Snow water equivalent represents the amount of liquid water that would result from melting the snowpack. This is often a more important metric than depth alone, as snow density can vary significantly.
Surveys are conducted using various methods. Manual snow surveys involve physically probing snow depth with a
The data collected from hófelmérések is vital for hydrologists to forecast streamflow and reservoir levels, particularly