Hydrometry. Measurement of snow water equivalent using snow mass registration devices

PD CEN/TR 15996:2010 Hydrometry. Measurement of snow water equivalent using snow mass registration devices

PD CEN/TR 15996 defines the requirements for the use of snow mass registration devices for measurement of SWE under natural environmental conditions. It includes weighing and pressure measuring methods.

Contents of PD CEN/TR 15996:

Scope

Normative references

Terms and definitions

Symbols and abbreviated terms

Purpose of method

Principle

Operational requirements

Monitoring by hydrostatic pressure measurements

Monitoring by weight measurements

Data collection, transfer and processing

Factors affecting accuracy of stationary point measurements of SWE

Factors affecting accuracy of snow mass monitoring specifically

Evaluation of method