Applications of GIS

Avalanche Forecasting

ATPL provides a comprehensive suite of solutions for Avalanche forecasting management for predicting avalanche hazard by determining:

  • Terrain conditions
  • Weather forecasting- Wind direction and speed forecasting
  • Conditions and layers of Snowpack structure
  • Topographical maps and contour lines
  • Rivers and lakes
  • Buildings and roads
  • Avalanche outlines
  • Avalanche paths
  • Starting zones
  • Slope of the mountainside
  • Model results
  • Hazard zones
  • Snow depth stake locations
  • Snow depth measurements