Snow Pit:
After data collection was completed on the ice, each group dug a snow pit at the southern edge of the lake. Information was gathered from the snow pit using proper protocols. First, placing a meter stick at the base of the excavation and measuring to the top of the snow surface determined thickness for the snow pit. Once this was done, the layers of the snow pack were determined. This was accomplished by running one’s finger down the snow pack until resistance was encountered. Golf tees were placed at each layer interface. Next, the temperature gradient was determined by placing thermometers in each layer of the snow pack. All of this data was recorded. Density was determined using density tubes, whose empty mass was measured using a scale. The tubes were inserted in each layer of the snow pack, then removed and re-massed on the balance. The density was calculated using the difference in mass and the calculated volume of the cylinders. Lastly, the grain size and shape of the snow crystal in each layer was determined by closely examining the crystals through an 8x magnification loop.
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SNOWPIT at CAMP SITE
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February 18, 2002 at 3:07pm
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| GPS MEASUREMENT |
Lat. - 44°17'28"N |
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Long. - 73°58'13" W |
| ELEVATION |
Not determined |
| SNOWPIT DEPTH |
71.1cm |
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