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Laboratory Observations of Preferential Flow Paths in Snow Using Upward-Looking Polarimetric Radar and Hyperspectral Imaging by Donahue, Christopher, Hammonds, Kevin

“…The infiltration of liquid water in a seasonal snowpack is a complex process that consists of two primary mechanisms: a semi-uniform melting front, or matrix…”
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In situ effective snow grain size mapping using a compact hyperspectral imager by Donahue, Christopher, Skiles, S. McKenzie, Hammonds, Kevin

“…Effective snow grain radius (re) is mapped at high resolution using near-infrared hyperspectral imaging (NIR-HSI). The NIR-HSI method can be used to quantify…”
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The effects of Ca++ on the strength of polycrystalline ice by HAMMONDS, KEVIN, BAKER, IAN

“…Recent studies have suggested a physical link between Ca++ ions and an increase in the ductility or ‘softening’ of polycrystalline ice. In order to investigate…”
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The Effects of H2SO4 on the Mechanical Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of Polycrystalline Ice by Hammonds, Kevin, Baker, Ian

“…The Earth's large continental ice sheets contain a variety of naturally occurring impurities, both soluble and insoluble. Understanding how these impurities…”
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Characterizing the Radar Backscatter-Cross-Section Sensitivities of Ice-Phase Hydrometeor Size Distributions via a Simple Scaling of the Clausius–Mossotti Factor by Hammonds, Kevin D., Mace, Gerald G., Matrosov, Sergey Y.

“…One of the challenges that limit the amount of information that can be inferred from radar measurements of ice and mixed-phase precipitating clouds is the…”
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Quantifying damage in polycrystalline ice via X-Ray computed micro-tomography by Hammonds, Kevin, Baker, Ian

“…The use of X-ray computed micro-tomography (micro-CT) is presented here as a useful tool for the analysis and quantification of damage in polycrystalline ice…”
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Investigating the thermophysical properties of the ice–snow interface under a controlled temperature gradient Part II: Analysis by Hammonds, Kevin, Baker, Ian

“…In order to develop a more intuitive understanding of the physical mechanisms and processes responsible for enhanced kinetic snow metamorphism at the ice–snow…”
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The Effects of H 2 SO 4 on the Mechanical Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of Polycrystalline Ice by Hammonds, Kevin, Baker, Ian

“…The Earth's large continental ice sheets contain a variety of naturally occurring impurities, both soluble and insoluble. Understanding how these impurities…”
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Mapping surface hoar from near-infrared texture in a laboratory by Dillon, James, Donahue, Christopher, Schehrer, Evan, Birkeland, Karl, Hammonds, Kevin

“…Surface hoar crystals are snow grains that form when water vapor deposits on the snow surface. Once buried, surface hoar creates a weak layer in the snowpack…”
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Mapping liquid water content in snow at the millimeter scale: an intercomparison of mixed-phase optical property models using hyperspectral imaging and in situ measurements by Donahue, Christopher, Skiles, S. McKenzie, Hammonds, Kevin

“…It is well understood that the distribution and quantity of liquid water in snow is relevant for snow hydrology and avalanche forecasting, yet detecting and…”
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Investigating the thermophysical properties of the ice-snow interface under a controlled temperature gradient: Part I: Experiments & Observations by Hammonds, Kevin, Lieb-Lappen, Ross, Baker, Ian, Wang, Xuan

“…Of critical importance for avalanche forecasting, is the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from only a handful of field observations. To that end, it is…”
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Single-crystal I h ice surfaces unveil connection between macroscopic and molecular structure by Brumberg, Alexandra, Hammonds, Kevin, Baker, Ian, Backus, Ellen H G, Bisson, Patrick J, Bonn, Mischa, Daghlian, Charles P, Mezger, Markus, Shultz, Mary Jane

“…Physics and chemistry of ice surfaces are not only of fundamental interest but also have important impacts on biological and environmental processes. As ice…”
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Single-crystal Ih ice surfaces unveil connection between macroscopic and molecular structure by Brumberg, Alexandra, Hammonds, Kevin, Baker, Ian, Backus, Ellen H. G., Bisson, Patrick J., Bonn, Mischa, Daghlian, Charles P., Mezger, Markus, Shultz, Mary Jane

“…Physics and chemistry of ice surfaces are not only of fundamental interest but also have important impacts on biological and environmental processes. As ice…”
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Investigating the thermophysical properties of the ice–snow interface under a controlled temperature gradient by Hammonds, Kevin, Lieb-Lappen, Ross, Baker, Ian, Wang, Xuan

“…Of critical importance for avalanche forecasting, is the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from only a handful of field observations. To that end, it is…”
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The Effects of Soluble Impurities on the Mechanical Behavior of Polycrystalline Ice and Laboratory Investigations on the Thermophysical Properties of Ice-Snow Interfaces by Hammonds, Kevin

“…It is well established that the Earth’s large continental ice sheets contain a variety of naturally-occurring impurities, both soluble and insoluble…”
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Impact of ice crystal habit on the parameterization of cloud microphysical properties when using 94ghz polarimetric scanning cloud radar during STORMVEX by Hammonds, Kevin Don

“…Through the analysis of scanning polarimetric W-band cloud radar data collected during STORMVEX, an algorithm has been developed to both identify and…”
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Impact of ice crystal habit on the parameterization of cloud microphysical properties when using 94ghz polarimetric scanning cloud radar during STORMVEX by Hammonds, Kevin Don

“…Through the analysis of scanning polarimetric W-band cloud radar data collected during STORMVEX, an algorithm has been developed to both identify and…”
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