Remote Sensing of Snow Covers Using the Gamma-Ray Technique

Abstract

This report reviews various aspects of the use of natural gamma-ray emissions to determine the mass of snow covering the ground. The interactions of gamma rays with water mass are described, along with the various sources of gamma radiation from the ground. Different possible techniques for measuring gamma radiation are described. Each has advantages and disadvantages in obtaining the desired result. The sources of error and the use of this method are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA238016

Entities

People

  • Elmer L. Offenbacher
  • Samuel C. Colbeck

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Accuracy
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Gamma Rays
  • Geography
  • Measurement
  • Radiation
  • Remote Sensing
  • Scattering
  • Snow Cover
  • Surveys
  • Terrestrial Radiation
  • United States
  • Water Masses

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design