Guide An experimental dataset using UAVs and LoRa technology in
To address this, the study evaluates the propagation characteristics and localization potential of wireless LoRa (Long Range) technology under controlled yet realistic field conditions.
Guide Performance evaluation of LoRa LPWAN technology for
The emerging Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technology is very promising thanks to its extended range and to the low power consumption. LoRa (Long Range) is one of the
Guide An Experimental Dataset for Search and Rescue Operations in Avalanche
In avalanche scenarios, the snow depth and the snowpack profile significantly influence the wireless propagation of technologies used to locate victims, such as ARVA (in French: appareil de recherche
Guide EGUsphere
We present a monitoring system using low cost LiDAR and optical sensors, which we use to monitor snow depth variations in an avalanche release area. The system is operational since
Guide Dr. Frank Techel
Backcountry skiing is a popular form of recreation in Switzerland and worldwide, yet little is known about where and when people venture outside and methods to monitor skiing behaviour are limited by the
Guide Whispers in the Snow: Exploring LoRa Technology for Avalanche
In recent years, Long-Range (LoRa) protocol has become one of the more commonly adopted low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies because of its kilometric coverage, which is
Guide Whispers in the Snow: Exploring LoRa Technology for Avalanche
Abstract—This contribution outlines an experimental setup and methodology employed to extensively characterize LoRa propagation in the demanding scenario of avalanche search and rescue (SaR),
Guide An integrated model framework for snow avalanche detection and
The goal of this project is therefore to take advantage of recently developed avalanche models and detection systems to setup a model framework for avalanche forecasting in Switzerland and to
Guide LoRa Snow
In this context, Avalanche Transceiver Devices (ARTVA) have been adopted for many years to locate mountain enthusiasts involved in avalanche incidents. These tools have gained widespread use
Guide An Experimental Dataset for Search and Rescue Operations in
In this work, we explore the potential of LoRa technology under challenging realistic conditions. For the first time, we collect radiopropagation data and the contextual snow profile when
Guide Continuous Snow-Cover Monitoring and Avalanche Detection with a
In addition, time-lapse and continuous video monitoring have become an important tool for both validating avalanche events and improving forecasting accuracy. Over the past decade, several
Guide An experimental dataset using UAVs and LoRa technology in avalanche
LoRa technology on UAVs demonstrates potential for effective avalanche SaR. The dataset supports research in UAV-based localization and resilient SaR communication systems.
Guide Real-Time Avalanche Detection with Long-Range, Wide
We present a near-real time automatic avalanche monitoring system that outputs detected avalanche polygons within roughly 10 min after Sentinel-1 SAR data are download.
Guide Monitoring snow depth variations in an avalanche release area using
We de-veloped a monitoring system using low-cost lidar and optical sensors to measure snow depth variations in an avalanche re-lease area at a high spatiotemporal scale (centimetre to low decimetre
Guide REMOTE DETECTION OF SNOW AVALANCHES IN SWITZERLAND USING INFRASOUND
Remote detection of snow avalanches is an appealing instrument for monitoring snow avalanche activity during periods of bad visibility. It supports local avalanche management professionals with
Guide Avasense — Autonomous Snowpack Monitoring
Avasense is designed for continuous monitoring of snow cover conditions in mountainous terrain. The system collects factual field observations from representative slopes and remotely transmits them to
Guide Continuous Snow-Cover Monitoring and Avalanche Detection with a
The avalanche risk assessment by the avalanche commissions relies on high-altitude weather data, historic events, local insights, route-specific weather forecasts, and the regional
Guide Autonomous Avalanche Detection and Mapping
The AVALMAPPER project aims to fill this gap by creating an aerial system for collecting high-resolution avalanche occurrence data over affected regions in the
Guide An experimental dataset using UAVs and LoRa technology in avalanche
The dataset presented in this article explores the feasibility and the performance of LoRa (Long Range) technology on board of a UAV for use in SaR scenarios. The transmitter was buried in snow across a
Guide Autonomous Avalanche Detection and Mapping
ETH student Andri Bisaz recently completed his semester thesis titled “Vehicle-based photogrammetry system for avalanche detection” as part of the... The first winter testing of the new platform was
Guide An Experimental Dataset for Search and Rescue Operations in Avalanche
Overview: The dataset contains measurements of Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) collected from Long-Range (LoRa) devices in avalanche
Guide Real-Time Avalanche Hazard Monitoring System Based on
Avalanche hazard prediction remains a crucial task for mountainous regions worldwide. This study presents the development and field testing of a prototype automated avalanche hazard