1 What is the SPA-2?
Determination of snowpack-properties can be very challenging as they vary significantly in space
and time. The SPA-2 snow pack analyzer measures the volumetric contents of ice and water within
a snowpack, and together with the snow depth calculates the snow water equivalent (SWE) and
snow density.
By measuring the complex impedance along multiple, 4.8 m long, ribbon-shaped sensors, the SPA-
2 acquires area-averaged data about the snowpack at different depth. Other than that, the snow
height is precisely measured with the contact-free ultrasonic level sensor USH-9. This sensor-com-
bination provides an automatic measurement system to continuously monitor the snowpack devel-
opment for hydrological, agricultural and other applications.
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