Articles | Volume 9, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-9-229-2015
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-9-229-2015
Research article
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06 Feb 2015
Research article |  | 06 Feb 2015

Snow depth mapping in high-alpine catchments using digital photogrammetry

Y. Bühler, M. Marty, L. Egli, J. Veitinger, T. Jonas, P. Thee, and C. Ginzler

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AR by Yves Bühler on behalf of the Authors (28 Nov 2014)  Author's response    Manuscript
ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (01 Dec 2014) by Ross Brown
RR by Anonymous Referee #1 (09 Dec 2014)
ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (Editor review) (12 Dec 2014) by Ross Brown
AR by Yves Bühler on behalf of the Authors (19 Dec 2014)  Author's response    Manuscript
ED: Publish as is (05 Jan 2015) by Ross Brown
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Short summary
We are able to map snow depth over large areas ( > 100km2) using airborne digital photogrammetry. Digital photogrammetry is more economical than airborne Laser Scanning but slightly less accurate. Comparisons to independent snow depth measurements reveal an accuracy of about 30cm. Spatial continuous mapping of snow depth is a major step forward compared to point measurements usually applied today. Limitations are steep slopes (> 50°) and areas covered by trees and scrubs.