Physical Processes in a Snow Cover (Fizicheskie Protsessy v Snegovom Pokrove),

Abstract

A critical analysis is given of the three theories regarding the hardening of the snow cover - regelation, molecular, and sublimation - thermodynamic. Special attention is given the third theory which gives the most satisfactory explanation of a series of properties characteristics of the snow cover. New data are presented in confirmation of the presence of the sublimation process within the snow and substantiating the importance of water vapor.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1952
Accession Number
AD0495997

Entities

People

  • A. A. Shakhov

Organizations

  • University of Minnesota

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Hardening
  • Snow
  • Snow Cover
  • Sublimation
  • Vaporization
  • Vapors
  • Water Vapor

Readers

  • Information Retrieval
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.