Dr. Martin Schneebeli
Funktion
Leiter Forschungseinheit, Senior Scientist
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WSL-Institut für Schnee- und Lawinenforschung SLF
Flüelastrasse 11
7260 Davos Dorf
Standort
Davos Da B 2 24
Teaching
ETHZ /M. C. Schneebeli: The course provides an introduction to the relevant processes and physics required for key cryospheric applications covering snow and firn metamorphism, snow mechanics, wind transport of snow and energy and mass fluxes in the snowcover. The topics are relevant for glaciology, hydrology, atmospheric science, polar climatology and remote sensing.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Publications WSL
Scientific publication article peer reviewed
Montagnat, M.; Löwe, H.; Calonne, N.; Schneebeli, M.; Matzl, M.; Jaggi, M., 2020: On the birth of structural and crystallographic fabric signals in polar snow: a case study rrom the EastGRIP snowpack. Frontiers in Earth Science, 8: 365 (15 pp.). doi: 10.3389/feart.2020.00365
Willibald, C.; Löwe, H.; Theile, T.; Dual, J.; Schneebeli, M., 2020: Angle of repose experiments with snow: role of grain shape and cohesion. Journal of Glaciology, doi: 10.1017/jog.2020.36
Calonne, N.; Richter, B.; Löwe, H.; Cetti, C.; Ter Schure, J.; Van Herwijnen, A.; Fierz, C.; Jaggi, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2020: The RHOSSA campaign: multi-resolution monitoring of the seasonal evolution of the structure and mechanical stability of an alpine snowpack. Cryosphere, 14, 6: 1829-1848. doi: 10.5194/tc-14-1829-2020
Heilig, A.; Eisen, O.; Schneebeli, M.; MacFerrin, M.; Stevens, C.M.; Vandecrux, B.; Steffen, K., 2020: Relating regional and point measurements of accumulation in southwest Greenland. Cryosphere, 14, 1: 385-402. doi: 10.5194/tc-14-385-2020
Mori, T.; Goto‐Azuma, K.; Kondo, Y.; Ogawa‐Tsukagawa, Y.; Miura, K.; Hirabayashi, M.; Oshima, N.; Koike, M.; Kupiainen, K.; Moteki, N.; Ohata, S.; Sinha, P.R.; Sugiura, K.; Aoki, T.; Schneebeli, M.; Steffen, K.; Sato, A.; Tsushima, A.; Makarov, V.; ... Nagatsuka, N., 2019: Black carbon and inorganic aerosols in Arctic snowpack. Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres, 124, 23: 13325-13356. doi: 10.1029/2019JD030623
Fourteau, K.; Martinerie, P.; Faïn, X.; Schaller, C.F.; Tuckwell, R.J.; Löwe, H.; Arnaud, L.; Magand, O.; Thomas, E.R.; Freitag, J.; Mulvaney, R.; Schneebeli, M.; Lipenkov, V.Ya., 2019: Multi-tracer study of gas trapping in an East Antarctic ice core. Cryosphere, 13, 12: 3383-3403. doi: 10.5194/tc-13-3383-2019
Dadic, R.; Schneebeli, M.; Wiese, M.; Bertler, N.A.N.; Salamatin, A.N.; Theile, T.C.; Alley, R.B.; Lipenkov, V.Ya., 2019: Temperature‐driven bubble migration as proxy for internal bubble pressures and bubble trapping function in ice cores. Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres, 124, 17-18: 10264-10282. doi: 10.1029/2019JD030891
Willibald, C.; Scheuber, S.; Löwe, H.; Dual, J.; Schneebeli, M., 2019: Ice spheres as model snow: tumbling, sintering, and mechanical tests. Frontiers in Earth Science, 7: 229 (13 pp.). doi: 10.3389/feart.2019.00229
Avak, S.E.; Trachsel, J.C.; Edebeli, J.; Brütsch, S.; Bartels‐Rausch, T.; Schneebeli, M.; Schwikowski, M.; Eichler, A., 2019: Melt‐induced fractionation of major ions and trace elements in an Alpine snowpack. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 124, 7: 1647-1657. doi: 10.1029/2019JF005026
Trachsel, J.C.; Avak, S.E.; Edebeli, J.; Schneebeli, M.; Bartels-Rausch, T.; Bruetsch, S.; Eichler, A., 2019: Microscale rearrangement of ammonium induced by snow metamorphism. Frontiers in Earth Science, 7: 194 (19 pp.). doi: 10.3389/feart.2019.00194
Teich, M.; Giunta, A.D.; Hagenmuller, P.; Bebi, P.; Schneebeli, M.; Jenkins, M.J., 2019: Effects of bark beetle attacks on forest snowpack and avalanche formation – implications for protection forest management. Forest Ecology and Management, 438: 186-203. doi: 10.1016/j.foreco.2019.01.052
Gouttevin, I.; Langer, M.; Löwe, H.; Boike, J.; Proksch, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2018: Observation and modelling of snow at a polygonal tundra permafrost site: spatial variability and thermal implications. Cryosphere, 12, 11: 3693-3717. doi: 10.5194/tc-12-3693-2018
Pirazzini, R.; Leppänen, L.; Picard, G.; Lopez-Moreno, J.I.; Marty, C.; Macelloni, G.; Kontu, A.; Von Lerber, A.; Tanis, C.M.; Schneebeli, M.; De Rosnay, P.; Arslan, A.N., 2018: European in-situ snow measurements: practices and purposes. Sensors, 18, 7: 2016 (51 pp.). doi: 10.3390/s18072016
Lemmetyinen, J.; Derksen, C.; Rott, H.; Macelloni, G.; King, J.; Schneebeli, M.; Wiesmann, A.; Leppänen, L.; Kontu, A.; Pulliainen, J., 2018: Retrieval of effective correlation length and snow water equivalent from radar and passive microwave measurements. Remote Sensing, 10, 2: 170 (28 pp.). doi: 10.3390/rs10020170
Sammonds, P.; Montagnat, M.; Bons, P.; Schneebeli, M., 2017: Microdynamics of ice. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 375, 2086: 20160437 (3 pp.). doi: 10.1098/rsta.2016.0437
Sammonds, P.; Montagnat, M.; Bons, P.; Schneebeli, M., 2017: Ice microstructures and microdynamics. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 375, 2086: 20160438 (5 pp.). doi: 10.1098/rsta.2016.0438
Calonne, N.; Montagnat, M.; Matzl, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2017: The layered evolution of fabric and microstructure of snow at Point Barnola, Central East Antarctica. Earth and Planetary Sciences Letters, 460: 293-301. doi: 10.1016/j.epsl.2016.11.041
Wiese, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2017: Early-stage interaction between settlement and temperature-gradient metamorphism. Journal of Glaciology, 63, 240: 652-662. doi: 10.1017/jog.2017.31
Ruiz, S.; Capelli, A.; Van Herwijnen, A.; Schneebeli, M.; Or, D., 2017: Continuum cavity expansion and discrete micromechanical models for inferring macroscopic snow mechanical properties from cone penetration data. Geophysical Research Letters, 44, 16: 8377-8386. doi: 10.1002/2017GL074063
Avanzi, F.; Petrucci, G.; Matzl, M.; Schneebeli, M.; De Michele, C., 2017: Early formation of preferential flow in a homogeneous snowpack observed by micro-CT. Water Resources Research, 53, 5: 3713-3729. doi: 10.1002/2016WR019502
Philipp Ebner, P.P.; Steen-Larsen, H.C.; Stenni, B.; Schneebeli, M.; Steinfeld, A., 2017: Experimental observation of transient δ18O interaction between snow and advective airflow under various temperature gradient conditions. Cryosphere, 11, 4: 1733-1743. doi: 10.5194/tc-11-1733-2017
Wiese, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2017: Snowbreeder 5: a micro-CT device for measuring the snow-microstructure evolution under the simultaneous influence of a temperature gradient and compaction. Journal of Glaciology, 63, 238: 355-360. doi: 10.1017/jog.2016.143
Bokhorst, S.; Højlund Pedersen, S.; Brucker, L.; Anisimov, O.; Bjerke, J.W.; Brown, R.D.; Ehrich, D.; Essery, R.L.H.; Heilig, A.; Ingvander, S.; Johansson, C.; Johansson, M.; Jónsdóttir, I.S.; Inga, N.; Luojus, K.; Macelloni, G.; Mariash, H.; McLennan, D.; Rosqvist, G.N.; ... Callaghan, T.V., 2016: Changing arctic snow cover: a review of recent developments and assessment of future needs for observations, modelling, and impacts. Ambio, 45, 5: 516-537. doi: 10.1007/s13280-016-0770-0
Lin, C.; Rommen, B.; Floury, N.; Schüttemeyer, D.; Davidson, M.W.J.; Kern, M.; Kontu, A.; Lemmetyinen, J.; Pulliainen, J.; Wiesmann, A.; Werner, C.L.; Mätzler, C.; Schneebeli, M.; Proksch, M.; Nagler, T., 2016: Active microwave scattering signature of snowpack – continuous multiyear SnowScat observation experiments. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 9, 8: 3849-3869. doi: 10.1109/JSTARS.2016.2560168
Hagenmuller, P.; Matzl, M.; Chambon, G.; Schneebeli, M., 2016: Sensitivity of snow density and specific surface area measured by microtomography to different image processing algorithms. Cryosphere, 10, 3: 1039-1054. doi: 10.5194/tc-10-1039-2016
Ebner, P.P.; Schneebeli, M.; Steinfeld, A., 2016: Metamorphism during temperature gradient with undersaturated advective airflow in a snow sample. Cryosphere, 10, 2: 791-797. doi: 10.5194/tc-10-791-2016
Lemmetyinen, J.; Kontu, A.; Pulliainen, J.; Vehviläinen, J.; Rautiainen, K.; Wiesmann, A.; Mätzler, C.; Werner, C.; Rott, H.; Nagler, T.; Schneebeli, M.; Proksch, M.; Schüttemeyer, D.; Kern, M.; Davidson, M.W.J., 2016: Nordic Snow Radar Experiment. Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems, 5, 2: 403-415. doi: 10.5194/gi-5-403-2016
Proksch, M.; Rutter, N.; Fierz, C.; Schneebeli, M., 2016: Intercomparison of snow density measurements: bias, precision, and vertical resolution. Cryosphere, 10, 1: 371-384. doi: 10.5194/tc-10-371-2016
Maslanka, W.; Leppänen, L.; Kontu, A.; Sandells, M.; Lemmetyinen, J.; Schneebeli, M.; Proksch, M.; Matzl, M.; Hannula, H.; Gurney, R., 2016: Arctic snow microstructure experiment for the development of snow emission modelling. Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems, 5, 1: 85-94. doi: 10.5194/gi-5-85-2016
Proksch, M.; Löwe, H.; Schneebeli, M., 2015: Density, specific surface area, and correlation length of snow measured by high-resolution penetrometry. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 120, 2: 346-362. doi: 10.1002/2014JF003266
Ebner, P.P.; Andreoli, C.; Schneebeli, M.; Steinfeld, A., 2015: Tomography-based characterization of ice-air interface dynamics of temperature gradient snow metamorphism under advective conditions. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 120, 12: 2437-2451. doi: 10.1002/2015JF003648
Schwaab, J.; Bavay, M.; Davin, E.; Hagedorn, F.; Hüsler, F.; Lehning, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Thürig, E.; Bebi, P., 2015: Carbon storage versus albedo change: radiative forcing of forest expansion in temperate mountainous regions of Switzerland. Biogeosciences, 12, 2: 467-487. doi: 10.5194/bg-12-467-2015
Proksch, M.; Mätzler, C.; Wiesmann, A.; Lemmetyinen, J.; Schwank, M.; Löwe, H.; Schneebeli, M., 2015: MEMLS3&a: Microwave Emission Model of Layered Snowpacks adapted to include backscattering. Geoscientific Model Development, 8, 8: 2611-2626. doi: 10.5194/gmd-8-2611-2015
Lazzaro, A.; Wismer, A.; Schneebeli, M.; Erny, I.; Zeyer, J., 2015: Microbial abundance and community structure in a melting alpine snowpack. Extremophiles, 19, 3: 631-642. doi: 10.1007/s00792-015-0744-3
Ebner, P.P.; Schneebeli, M.; Steinfeld, A., 2015: Tomography-based monitoring of isothermal snow metamorphism under advective conditions. Cryosphere, 9, 4: 1363-1371. doi: 10.5194/tc-9-1363-2015
Dadic, R.; Schneebeli, M.; Bertler, N.A.N.; Schwikowski, M.; Matzl, M., 2015: Extreme snow metamorphism in the Allan Hills, Antarctica, as an analogue for glacial conditions with implications for stable isotope composition. Journal of Glaciology, 61, 230: 1171-1182. doi: 10.3189/2015JoG15J027
Ebner, P.P.; Grimm, S.A.; Schneebeli, M.; Steinfeld, A., 2014: An instrumented sample holder for time-lapse microtomography measurements of snow under advective airflow. Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems, 3, 2: 179-185. doi: 10.5194/gi-3-179-2014
Zermatten, E.; Schneebeli, M.; Arakawa, H.; Steinfeld, A., 2014: Tomography-based determination of porosity, specific area and permeability of snow and comparison with measurements. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 97: 33-40. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2013.09.013
Schleef, S.; Jaggi, M.; Löwe, H.; Schneebeli, M., 2014: Instruments and Methods: an improved machine to produce nature-identical snow in the laboratory. Journal of Glaciology, 60, 219: 94-102. doi: 10.3189/2014JoG13J118
Schleef, S.; Löwe, H.; Schneebeli, M., 2014: Influence of stress, temperature and crystal morphology on isothermal densification and specific surface area decrease of new snow. Cryosphere, 8, 5: 1825-1838. doi: 10.5194/tc-8-1825-2014
Schleef, S.; Löwe, H.; Schneebeli, M., 2014: Hot-pressure sintering of low-density snow analyzed by X-ray microtomography and in situ microcompression. Acta Materialia, 71: 185-194. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2014.03.004
Köchle, B.; Schneebeli, M., 2014: Three-dimensional microstructure and numerical calculation of elastic properties of alpine snow with a focus on weak layers. Journal of Glaciology, 60, 222: 705-713. doi: 10.3189/2014JoG13J220
Hagenmuller, P.; Theile, T.C.; Schneebeli, M., 2014: Numerical simulation of microstructural damage and tensile strength of snow. Geophysical Research Letters, 41, 1: 86-89. doi: 10.1002/2013GL058078
Gergely, M.; Wolfsperger, F.; Schneebeli, M., 2014: Simulation and validation of the InfraSnow: an instrument to measure snow optically equivalent grain size. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 52, 7: 4236-4247. doi: 10.1109/TGRS.2013.2280502
Dadic, R.; Mullen, P.C.; Schneebeli, M.; Brandt, R.E.; Warren, S.G., 2013: Effects of bubbles, cracks, and volcanic tephra on the spectral albedo of bare ice near the Transantarctic Mountains: implications for sea glaciers on Snowball Earth. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 118, 3: 1658-1676. doi: 10.1002/jgrf.20098
Scipión, D.E.; Mott, R.; Lehning, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Berne, A., 2013: Seasonal small-scale spatial variability in alpine snowfall and snow accumulation. Water Resources Research, 49, 3: 1446-1457. doi: 10.1002/wrcr.20135
Riche, F.; Schneebeli, M., 2013: Thermal conductivity of snow measured by three independent methods and anisotropy considerations. Cryosphere, 7, 1: 217-227. doi: 10.5194/tc-7-217-2013
Riche, F.; Montagnat, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2013: Evolution of crystal orientation in snow during temperature gradient metamorphism. Journal of Glaciology, 59, 213: 47-55. doi: 10.3189/2013JoG12J116
Löwe, H.; Riche, F.; Schneebeli, M., 2013: A general treatment of snow microstructure exemplified by an improved relation for the thermal conductivity. Cryosphere, 7, 5: 1473-1480. doi: 10.5194/tc-7-1473-2013
Haussener, S.; Gergely, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Steinfeld, A., 2012: Determination of the macroscopic optical properties of snow based on exact morphology and direct pore-level heat transfer modeling. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 117: F03009 (20 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2012JF002332
Riche, F.; Bartels-Rausch, T.; Schreiber, S.; Ammann, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2012: Temporal evolution of surface and grain boundary area in artificial ice beads and implications for snow chemistry. Journal of Glaciology, 58, 210: 815-817. doi: 10.3189/2012JoG12J058
Riche, F.; Schneebeli, M.; Tschanz, S.A., 2012: Design-based stereology to quantify structural properties of artificial and natural snow using thin sections. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 79-80: 67-74. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2012.03.008
Pinzer, B.R.; Schneebeli, M.; Kaempfer, T.U., 2012: Vapor flux and recrystallization during dry snow metamorphism under a steady temperature gradient as observed by time-lapse micro-tomography. Cryosphere, 6, 5: 1141-1155. doi: 10.5194/tc-6-1141-2012
Pinzer, B.R.; Medebach, A.; Limbach, H.J.; Dubois, C.; Stampanoni, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2012: 3D-characterization of three-phase systems using X-ray tomography: tracking the microstructural evolution in ice cream. Soft Matter, 8, 17: 4584-4594. doi: 10.1039/c2sm00034b
Maysenhölder, W.; Heggli, M.; Zhou, X.; Zhang, T.; Frei, E.; Schneebeli, M., 2012: Microstructure and sound absorption of snow. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 83-84: 3-12. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2012.05.001
Zermatten, E.; Haussener, S.; Schneebeli, M.; Steinfeld, A., 2011: Tomography-based determination of permeability and Dupuit-Forchheimer coefficient of characteristic snow samples. Journal of Glaciology, 57, 205: 811-816. doi: 10.3189/002214311798043799
Heggli, M.; Köchle, B.; Matzl, M.; Pinzer, B.R.; Riche, F.; Steiner, S.; Steinfeld, D.; Schneebeli, M., 2011: Measuring snow in 3-D using X-ray tomography: assessment of visualization techniques. Annals of Glaciology, 52, 58: 231-236. doi: 10.3189/172756411797252202
Brucker, L.; Picard, G.; Arnaud, L.; Barnola, J.; Schneebeli, M.; Brunjail, H.; Lefebvre, E.; Fily, M., 2011: Modeling time series of microwave brightness temperature at Dome C, Antarctica, using vertically resolved snow temperature and microstructure measurements. Journal of Glaciology, 57, 201: 171-182. doi: 10.3189/002214311795306736
Techel, F.; Pielmeier, C.; Schneebeli, M., 2011: Microstructural resistance of snow following first wetting. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 65, 3: 382-391. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2010.12.006
Löwe, H.; Spiegel, J.K.; Schneebeli, M., 2011: Interfacial and structural relaxations of snow under isothermal conditions. Journal of Glaciology, 57, 203: 499-510. doi: 10.3189/002214311796905569
Theile, T.; Schneebeli, M., 2011: Algorithm to decompose three-dimensional complex structures at the necks: tested on snow structures. IET Image Processing, 5, 2: 132-140. doi: 10.1049/iet-ipr.2009.0410
Theile, T.; Löwe, H.; Theile, T.C.; Schneebeli, M., 2011: Simulating creep of snow based on microstructure and the anisotropic deformation of ice. Acta Materialia, 59, 18: 7104-7113. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2011.07.065
Pinzer, B.R.; Kerbrat, M.; Huthwelker, T.; Gäggeler, H.W.; Schneebeli, M.; Ammann, M., 2010: Diffusion of NOx and HONO in snow: a laboratory study. Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres, 115: D03304 (12 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2009JD012459
Vetter, R.; Sigg, S.; Singer, H.M.; Kadau, D.; Herrmann, H.J.; Schneebeli, M., 2010: Simulating isothermal aging of snow. Europhysics Letters, 89, 2: 26001 (5pp.). doi: 10.1209/0295-5075/89/26001
Satyawali, P.K.; Schneebeli, M., 2010: Spatial scales of snow texture as indicator for snow class. Annals of Glaciology, 51, 54: 55-63. doi: 10.3189/172756410791386544
Riche, F.; Schneebeli, M., 2010: Microstructural change around a needle probe to measure thermal conductivity of snow. Journal of Glaciology, 56, 199: 871-876. doi: 10.3189/002214310794457164
Heilig, A.; Eisen, O.; Schneebeli, M., 2010: Temporal observations of a seasonal snowpack using upward-looking GPR. Hydrological Processes, 24, 22: 3133-3145. doi: 10.1002/hyp.7749
Gergely, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Roth, K., 2010: First experiments to determine snow density from diffuse near-infrared transmittance. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 64, 2: 81-86. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2010.06.005
Matzl, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2010: Stereological measurement of the specific surface area of seasonal snow types: comparison to other methods, and implications for mm-scale vertical profiling. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 64, 1: 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2010.06.006
Bellaire, S.; Pielmeier, C.; Schneebeli, M.; Schweizer, J., 2009: Stability algorithm for snow micro-penetometer measurements. Journal of Glaciology, 55, 193: 805-813. doi: 10.3189/002214309790152582
Heggli, M.; Frei, E.; Schneebeli, M., 2009: Snow Replica method for three-dimensional X-ray microtomographic imaging. Journal of Glaciology, 55, 192: 631-639. doi: 10.3189/002214309789470932
Hutterli, M.A.; Schneebeli, M.; Freitag, J.; Kipfstuhl, J.; Röthlisberger, R., 2009: Impact of local insolation on snow matamorphism and ice core records. Low Temperature Science, 68, Suppl.: 223-232.
Heilig, A.; Schneebeli, M.; Eisen, O., 2009: Upward-looking ground-penetrating radar for monitoring snowpack stratigraphy. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 59, 2-3: 152-162. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2009.07.008
Pinzer, B.; Schneebeli, M., 2009: Breeding snow: an instrumented sample holder for simultaneous tomographic and thermal studies. Measurement Science and Technology, 20, 9: 095705 (9 pp.). doi: 10.1088/0957-0233/20/9/095705
Theile, T.; Szabo, D.; Luthi, A.; Rhyner, H.U.; Schneebeli, M., 2009: Mechanics of the ski-snow contact. Tribology Letters, 36, 3: 223-231. doi: 10.1007/s11249-009-9476-9
Satyawali, P.K.; Schneebeli, M.; Pielmeier, C.; Stucki, T.; Singh, A.K., 2009: Preliminary characterization of alpine snow using SnowMicroPen. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 55: 311-320. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2008.09.003
Kuipers Munneke, P.; Van den Broeke, M.R.; Reijmer, C.H.; Helsen, M.M.; Boot, W.; Schneebeli, M.; Steffen, K., 2009: The role of radiation penetration in the energy budget of the snowpack at Summit, Greenland. Cryosphere, 3, 2: 155-165. doi: 10.5194/tc-3-155-2009
Fruehauf, F.; Heilig, A.; Schneebeli, M.; Fellin, W.; Scherzer, O., 2009: Experiments and algorithms to detect snow avalanche victims using airborne ground-penetrating radar. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 47, 7: 2240-2251. doi: 10.1109/Tgrs.2009.2012717
Pinzer, B.R.; Schneebeli, M., 2009: Snow metamorphism under alternating temperature gradients: morphology and recrystallization in surface snow. Geophysical Research Letters, 36: L23503 (4 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2009GL039618
Bänninger, D.; Bourgeois, C.S.; Matzl, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2008: Reflectance modeling for real snow structures using a beam tracing model. Sensors, 8, 5: 3482-3496. doi: 10.3390/s8053482
Toure, A.M.; Goita, K.; Royer, A.; Mätzler, C.; Schneebeli, M., 2008: Near-infrared digital photography to estimate snow correlation length for microwave emission modeling. Applied Optics, 47, 36: 6723-6733. doi: 10.1364/AO.47.006723
Kerbrat, M.; Pinzer, B.; Huthwelker, T.; Gäggeler, H.W.; Ammann, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2008: Measuring the specific surface area of snow with X-ray tomography and gas adsorption: comparison and implications for surface smoothness. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 8, 5: 1261-1275. doi: 10.5194/acp-8-1261-2008
Heilig, A.; Schneebeli, M.; Fellin, W., 2008: Feasibility study of a system for airborne detection of avalanche victims with ground penetrating radar and a possible automatic location algorithm. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 51: 178-190. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2007.06.003
Fauve, M.; Rhyner, H.; Lüthi, A.; Schneebeli, M.; Lehning, M., 2008: Putting snow knowledge into the development of winter sports equipment. Sports Technology, 1, 2-3: 145-151.
Dadic, R.; Schneebeli, M.; Lehning, M.; Hutterli, M.A.; Ohmura, A., 2008: Impact of the microstructure of snow on its temperature: a model validation with measurements from Summit, Greenland. Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres, 113, D14: D14303 (11 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2007JD009562
Kaempfer, T.U.; Schneebeli, M., 2007: Observation of isothermal metamorphism of new snow and interpretation as a sintering process. Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres, 112, D24101: 10 pp.. doi: 10.1029/2007JD009047
Szabo, D.; Schneebeli, M., 2007: Subsecond sintering of ice. Applied Physics Letters, 90, 15: 3 pp.. doi: 10.1063/1.2721391
Marshall, H.; Schneebeli, M.; Koh, G., 2007: Snow stratigraphy measurements with high-frequency FMCW radar: comparison with snow micro-penetrometer. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 47, 1-2: 108-117. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2006.08.008
Matzl, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2006: Measuring specific surface area of snow by near-infrared photography. Journal of Glaciology, 52, 179: 558-564. doi: 10.3189/172756506781828412
Kaestner, A.; Schneebeli, M.; Graf, F., 2006: Visualizing three-dimensional root networks using computed tomography. Geoderma, 136: 459-469. doi: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2006.04.009
Kaempfer, T.U.; Schneebeli, M.; Sokratov, S.A., 2005: A microstructural approach to model heat transfer in snow. Geophysical Research Letters, 32, 21: L21503 (5 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2005GL023873
Waldner, P.A.; Schneebeli, M.; Schultze-Zimmermann, U.; Flühler, H., 2004: Effect of snow structure on water flow and solute transport. Hydrological Processes, 18, 7: 1271-1290. doi: 10.1002/hyp.1401
Stähli, M.; Stacheder, M.; Gustafsson, D.; Schlaeger, S.; Schneebeli, M.; Brandelik, A., 2004: A new in situ sensor for large-scale snow-cover monitoring. Annals of Glaciology, 38: 273-278. doi: 10.3189/172756404781814933
Schneebeli, M., 2004: Numerical simulation of elastic stress in the microstructure of snow. Annals of Glaciology, 38: 339-342. doi: 10.3189/172756404781815284
Kronholm, K.; Schneebeli, M.; Schweizer, J., 2004: Spatial variability of micropenetration resistance in snow layers on a small slope. Annals of Glaciology, 38: 202-208. doi: 10.3189/172756404781815257
Birkeland, K.W.; Kronholm, K.; Schneebeli, M.; Pielmeier, C., 2004: Changes in the shear strength and micro-penetration hardness of a buried surface-hoar layer. Annals of Glaciology, 38: 223-228. doi: 10.3189/172756404781815167
Schneebeli, M.; Laternser, M., 2004: A Probalistic Model to Evaluate the Optimal Density of Stations Measuring Snowfall. Journal of Applied Meteorology, 43, 5: 711-719. doi: 10.1175/2101.1
Pielmeier, C.; Schneebeli, M., 2003: Developments in the stratigraphy of snow. Surveys in Geophysics, 24, 5-6: 389-416. doi: 10.1023/B:GEOP.0000006073.25155.b0
Laternser, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2003: Long-Term Snow Climate Trends of the Swiss Alps (1931-99). International Journal of Climatology, 23, 7: 733-750. doi: 10.1002/joc.912
Pielmeier, C.; Schneebeli, M., 2003: Stratigraphy and changes in hardness of snow measured by hand, ramsonde and snow micro penetrometer: a comparison with planar sections. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 37, 3: 393-405. doi: 10.1016/S0165-232x(03)00079-X
Schweizer, J.; Jamieson, J.B.; Schneebeli, M., 2003: Snow avalanche formation. Reviews of Geophysics, 41, 4: 1016 (25 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2002RG000123
Laternser, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2002: Temporal trend and spatial distribution of avalanche activity during the last 50 years in Switzerland. Natural Hazards, 27, 3: 201-230. doi: 10.1023/A:1020327312719
Baunach, T.; Fierz, C.; Satyawali, P.K.; Schneebeli, M., 2001: A model for kinetic grain growth. Annals of Glaciology, 32: 1-6. doi: 10.3189/172756401781819427
Pielmeier, C.; Schneebeli, M.; Stucki, T., 2001: Snow texture: a comparison of empirical versus simulated texture index for Alpine snow. Annals of Glaciology, 32: 7-13. doi: 10.3189/172756401781819715
Waldner, P.; Schneebeli, M.; Wunderli, H., 2000: Nährstoffaustrag aus einer schmelzenden Schneedecke im Alptal (Kanton Schwyz) am Beispiel von Nitrat. Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen, 151, 6: 198-204. doi: 10.3188/szf.2000.0198
Schneebeli, M.; Pielmeier, C.; Johnson, J.B., 1999: Measuring snow microstructure and hardness using a high resolution penetrometer. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 30, 1-3: 101-114. doi: 10.1016/S0165-232x(99)00030-0
Pfister, R.; Schneebeli, M., 1999: Snow accumulation on boards of different sizes and shapes. Hydrological Processes, 13, 14-15: 2345-2355. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-1085(199910)13:14/15<2345::AID-HYP873>3.0.CO;2-N
Bründl, M.; Bartelt, P.; Schneebeli, M.; Flühler, H., 1999: Measuring branch deflection of spruce branches caused by intercepted snow load. Hydrological Processes, 13, 14-15: 2357-2369. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-1085(199910)13:14/15<2357::AID-HYP851>3.0.CO;2-O
Johnson, J.B.; Schneebeli, M., 1999: Characterizing the microstructural and micromechanical properties of snow. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 30, 1-3: 91-100. doi: 10.1016/S0165-232x(99)00013-0
Schneebeli, M.; Coléou, C.; Touvier, F.; Lesaffre, B., 1998: Measurement of density and wetness in snow using time-domain reflectometry. Annals of Glaciology, 26: 69-72. doi: 10.3189/1998AoG26-1-69-72
Schneebeli, M.; Johnson, J.B., 1998: A constant-speed penetrometer for high-resolution snow stratigraphy. Annals of Glaciology, 26: 107-111. doi: 10.3189/1998AoG26-1-107-111
Further scientific publications
Wiesmann, A.; Caduff, R.; Werner, C.; Frey, O.; Schneebeli, M.; Löwe, H.; Jaggi, M.; Schwank, M.; Naderpour, R.; Fehr, T., 2019: ESA SnowLab project: 4 years of wide band scatterometer measurements of seasonal snow. In: 2019: 2019 IEEE international geoscience & remote sensingsymposium. Proceedings. IGARSS 2019. IEEE international geoscience and remote sensing symposium, Yokohama. 5745-5748. doi: 10.1109/IGARSS.2019.8898961
Das 2018 neu aufgelegte Buch bietet Profis in der Pistenpräparation und im Schnee- und Skimanagement Informationen zum Nachschlagen, ist aber auch für den interessierten Laien ein flüssiger und gut verständlicher Lesetext und lässt sich als Ausbildungsgrundlage und Lehrtext gut einsetzen.
Lan Salomon, M.; Arntsen, M.; Dang Phuong, N.; Sönke, M.; Sadnick, M.O.; Petrich, C.; Schneebeli, M.; Wiese, M., 2017: Experimental and micro-CT study on the oil distribution in laboratory grown sea ice. In: 2017: Proceedings of the 24th international conference on Port and Ocean engineering under Arctic conditions. POAC’17, Busan, Korea. (13 pp.).
Theile, T.C.; Szabó, D.; Schneebeli, M.; Kaji, Y.; Hagiwara, K.; Hatanaka, S., 2017: Discrete element snow model for impact loading. In: 2017: Proceedings of the 19th international & 14th European-African regional conference of the ISTVS. 19th international & 14th European-African regional conference of the ISTVS, Budapest, Hungary. 1-4.
Teich, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Bebi, P.; Giunta, A.D.; Gray, C.A.; Jenkins, M.J., 2016: Effects of bark beetle attacks on snowpack and snow avalanche hazard. In: 2016: International snow science workshop proceedings 2016. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2016, Breckenridge, CO, USA, October 2-7, 2016. 975-982.
Calonne, N.; Cetti, C.; Fierz, C.; Van Herwijnen, A.; Jaggi, M.; Löwe, H.; Matzl, M.; Schmid, L.; Schneebeli, M., 2016: A unique time series of daily and weekly snowpack measurements at Weissfluh-Joch, Davos, Switzerland. In: 2016: International snow science workshop proceedings 2016. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2016, Breckenridge, CO, USA, October 2-7, 2016. 684-689.
Frey, O.; Werner, C.L.; Schneebeli, M.; Macfarlane, A.; Wiesmann, A.; Ouwehand, L. (Ed.), 2015: Enhancement of SnowScat for tomographic observation capabilities. Proceedings of FRINGE'15: advances in the science and applications of SAR interferometry and sentinel-1 InSAR workshop, (5 pp.). doi: 10.5270/Fringe2015.37
Maus, S.; Becker, J.; Leisinger, S.; Matzl, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Wiegmann, A., 2015: Oil saturation of the sea ice pore space. In: 2015: Proceedings of the 23rd international conference on port and ocean engineering under arctic conditions. 23rd international conference on port and ocean engineering under arctic conditions (POAC'15), Trondheim, Norway. (12 pp.).
Schneebeli, M., 2015: Warum alter Schnee jung ist. Physik in unserer Zeit, 46, 3: 126-130. doi: 10.1002/piuz.201401397
Schneebeli, M.; Leisinger, S., 2015: Die Physik zwischen Salz, Schnee und Reifen. 58 p.
Wolfsperger, F.; Hinterberger, B.; Christian, J.; Matzl, M.; Jahnel, R.; Spörri, J.; Kröll, J.; Gilgien, M.; Rhyner, H.; Schneebeli, M.; Müller, E., 2014: Quantifying snow conditions of World Cup Alpine ski racing tracks. In: Müller, E.; Kroll, J.; Lindinger, S.; Pfusterschmied, J.; Stöggl, T. (eds), 2014: Science and Skiing VI. Sixth international congress on science and skiing, Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria. 330-339.
Proksch, M.; Reuter, B.; Löwe, H.; Schweizer, J.; Schneebeli, M., 2014: Quantitative snow stratigraphy and stability derived from high-resolution penetrometry. In: 2014: International snow science workshop proceedings 2014. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2014, Banff, AB, Canada, September 29 - October 3, 2014. 196-201.
Schleef, S.; Löwe, H.; Schneebeli, M., 2013: Time-lapse X-ray microtomography of new snow densification. In: 2013: Applications of recent advances in CT imaging. 1st international conference on tomography of materials and structures (ICTMS 2013), Ghent, Belgium. 301-303.
Lin, C.; Rommen, B.; Floury, N.; Schuettemeyer, D.; Davidson, M.W.J.; Kern, M.; Kontu, A.; Lemmetyinen, J.; Pulliainen, J.; Wiesmann, A.; Werner, C.L.; Mätzler, C.; Schneebeli, M.; Proksch, M.; Nagler, T.; Rott, H., 2013: Microwave scattering signature of snowpack – 5 years of snowscat observation experiments. In: Lasaponara, R.; Masini, N.; Biscione, M. (eds), 2013: 33th EARSeL symposium "Towards horizon 2020: earth observation and social perspectives". 33th EARSeL symposium "Towards horizon 2020: earth observation and social perspectives", Matera, Italy. 411-424.
Bartels-Rausch, T.; Schneebeli, M., 2012: Comment on 'Possible contribution of triboelectricity to snow-air interactions'. Environmental Chemistry, 9, 2: 119-120. doi: 10.1071/En11147
Heggli, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2011: Physik in der Schneedecke. Tec21, 137, 1-2: 16-21. doi: 10.5169/seals-131554
Gergely, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2010: Snow characterization by facet number and size from snow pit wall photographs. In: 2010: International snow science workshop proceedings 2010. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2010, Squaw Valley, CA, USA, October 17-22, 2010. 380-382.
Pinzer, B.; Schneebeli, M., 2009: Temperature gradient metamorphism is not a classical coarsening process. In: Schweizer, J.; Van Herwijnen, A. (eds), 2009: International snow science workshop proceedings 2009. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2009, Davos, Switzerland, September 27 - October 2, 2009. 58-61.
Heilig, A.; Marshall, H.P.; Eisen, O.; Schneebeli, M., 2009: Non-destructive quantification of snowpack properties. In: Schweizer, J.; Van Herwijnen, A. (eds), 2009: International snow science workshop proceedings 2009. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2009, Davos, Switzerland, September 27 - October 2, 2009. 82-86.
Heggli, M.; Jaggi, M.; Pinzer, B.; Steiner, S.; Theile, T.; Schneebeli, M., 2009: Visualization of three-dimensional snow: how to use it in snow education. In: Schweizer, J.; Van Herwijnen, A. (eds), 2009: International snow science workshop proceedings 2009. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2009, Davos, Switzerland, September 27 - October 2, 2009. 62-66.
Gergely, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Roth, K., 2009: Snow characterization by optical properties. In: Schweizer, J.; Van Herwijnen, A. (eds), 2009: International snow science workshop proceedings 2009. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2009, Davos, Switzerland, September 27 - October 2, 2009. 87-91.
Techel, F.; Pielmeier, C.; Schneebeli, M., 2008: The first wetting of snow: micro-structural hardness measurements using a Snow Micro Penetrometer. In: 2008: International snow science workshop proceedings 2008. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2008, Whistler, BC, Canada, September 21-27, 2008. 1019-1026.
Schwörer, C.; Rhyner, H.; Rixen, C.C.; Schneebeli, M.; Iten, B., 2007: Chemische Pistenpräparation – Grundlagenbericht. Davos, Eidgenössisches Institut für Schnee- und Lawinenforschung SLF. 69 p.
Sokratov, S.A.; Kaempfer, T.U.; Schneebeli, M., 2004: Temperature gradient metamorphism observed by computed micro-tomography. In: 2004: Proceedings of the 61st Annual Eastern Snow Conference. 61st Annual Eastern Snow Conference, Portland. 55-58.
Kaempfer, T.U.; Sokratov, S.A.; Schneebeli, M., 2004: The effect of the structural evolution of snow on heat transfer. In: Celata, G.P.; Di Marco, P.; Mariani, A.; Shah, R.K. (eds), 2004: Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Two-Phase Modelling and Experimentation. Third International Symposium on Two-Phase Modelling and Experimentation, Pisa. 715-719.
Pielmeier, C.; Schneebeli, M., 2004: Developments in snow stratigraphy. In: 2004: Proceedings International Symposium on Snow Monitoring and Avalanches (ISSMA). International Symposium on Snow Monitoring and Avalanches (ISSMA), Sase, Manali. 109-119.
Federolf, P.; Fauve, M.; Szabó, D.; Lüthi, A.; Rhyner, H.; Schneebeli, M.; Ammann, W., 2004: Mechanical properties of snow during rapid impacts. In: Bartelt, P.; Adams, E.; Christen, M.; Sack, R.; Sato, A. (eds), 2004: Snow Engineering V. Proceedings of the fifth international conference on snow engineering. Fifth international conference on snow engineering, Davos, July 5-8, 2004. 209-214.
Schneebeli, M.; Bebi, P., 2004: Snow and avalanche control. In: Burley, J.; Evans, J.; Youngquist, J. (eds), 2004: Encyclopedia of Forest Sciences. Amsterdam, Elsevier Academic Press. 397-402.
Kronholm, K.; Schweizer, J.; Schneebeli, M.; Pielmeier, C., 2004: Spatial variability of snowpack stability on small slopes studied with the stuffblock test. Data of Glaciological Studies, 97: 180-188.
Schneebeli, M., 2002: The importance of the microstructure of snow in nature and engineering. In: Brebbia, C.A.; Sucharov, L.; Pascola, P. (eds), 2002: Design and nature. Southampton, WIT Press. 87-93.
Fauve, M.; Rhyner, H.; Schneebeli, M., 2002: Préparation et entretien des pistes. Manuel pour le praticien. Davos, Institut fédéral pour l'étude de la neige et des avalanches ENA. 133 p.
Fauve, M.; Rhyner, H.; Schneebeli, M., 2002: Preparation and maintenance of pistes. Handbook for practitioners. Davos, Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF. 133 p.
Fauve, M.; Rhyner, H.; Schneebeli, M., 2002: Pistenpräparation und Pistenpflege. Das Handbuch für den Praktiker. Davos, Eidgenössisches Institut für Schnee- und Lawinenforschung SLF. 134 p.
Waldner, P.; Huebner, C.; Schneebeli, M.; Brandelik, A.; Rau, F., 2001: Continuous measurements of liquid water content and density in snow using TDR. In: Dowding, C.H. (eds), 2001: Proceedings of the second international symposium and workshop on time domain reflectometry for innovative geotechnical applications. Second international symposium and workshop on time domain reflectometry for innovative geotechnical applications, Evanston, IL. 446-456.
Lehning, M.; Bründl, M.; Schär, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Wiesinger, T., 2001: Schnee und Lawinen. In: 2001: Enzyklopädie Naturwissenschaft und Technik. Landsberg, ecomed. 1-8.
Schneebeli, M.; Pielmeier, C.; Johnson, J.B., 1998: Measuring snow microstructure and hardness using a high resolution penetrometer. In: 1998: International snow science workshop proceedings 1998. International snow science workshop, ISSW 1998, Sunriver, OR, USA, September 27 - October 1, 1998. 305-311.
Johnson, J.B.; Schneebeli, M., 1998: Characterizing the microstructural and micromechanical properties of snow. In: 1998: International snow science workshop proceedings 1998. International snow science workshop, ISSW 1998, Sunriver, OR, USA, September 27 - October 1, 1998. 49-58.
Stadler, D.; Bründl, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Meyer-Grass, M.; Flühler, H., 1998: Hydrologische Prozesse im subalpinen Wald im Winter. Zürich, vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH. 145 p.
Schneebeli, M.; Laternser, M.; Föhn, P.; Ammann, W., 1998: Wechselwirkungen zwischen Klima, Lawinen und technischen Massnahmen. Schlussbericht NFP 31. Zürich, vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH. 132 p.
Magazine article and brochures
Proksch, M.; Schneebeli, M., 2016: Schneemetamorphose. bergundsteigen, 44-55.
Laternser, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Wüthrich, R., 1998: Die neue SLF-Schadenlawinendatenbank. Bündnerwald, 51, 1: 35-39.
Laternser, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Föhn, P.; Ammann, W., 1997: Klima, Schnee und Lawinen. Neue Erkenntnisse aufgrund der Auswertung langjähriger Datenreihen. Argumente aus der Forschung, 13: 9-15.
Laternser, M.; Schneebeli, M.; Föhn, P.; Ammann, W., 1997: Climat, neige et avalanches. Nouvelles connaissances acquises par l'évaluation de séries de données pluriannuelles. Arguments de la recherche, 13: 9-15.
Research Interests
My current work is focused on snow and firn. The work in the past years was focused on how to measure snow properties quantitatively and at higher spatial resolution, and from the field- to the micro-scale. To this goal, I am developing new instruments. Scientifically, I am interested in all physical and geological processes occurring in the snowpack, and in different environments. Recent expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic widened my experience in these fascinating environments.
Specifically i work on the experimental investigation of snow physical properties at the micro- and macroscale (mechanical, thermal, optical), especially using micro-tomography. Using specific new tools, the processes in snow recrystallization, metamorphism and diagenesis are investigated. For this, I work on the development of new instrumentation (3 patents). One goal is also the application of quantitative stratigraphy to larger-scale processes, as remote sensing, avalanche formation and climate research.
Academic Education and Professional Experience
1991: Dr. sc. tech, ETH Zürich (Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering)
1984: Dipl. Kulturing. (Environmental Engineering), ETH Zürich
- Head of Research Unit "Snow and Permafrost since May 2018
- Invited researcher for field experiments in Antarctica (Project Coldest Firn CoFiAP, PI Dr. Sepp Kipfstuhl, Alfred Wegener Institut, Bremerhaven) 2012-2013, more...
- Invited researcher for field experiments in Antarctica (Project EXPLORE, PI Dr. Jérôme Chappellaz, CNRS-LGGE, Grenoble) 2011-2012, more...
- Invited researcher for field experiments (Snowball Earth Analogue, Allan Hills, Antarctica, PI Prof. Stephen Warren, Univ. of Washington) 2010-2011
- Visiting scientist at LGGE/CNRS Grenoble (July 2008), with Dr. Paul Duval
- Lecturer at ETH, since 2007
- Named "Senior Scientist" of WSL since 2006
- Head of Research Group "Snow Physics", 2006-2018
Services
- Member Fachkommission 5 "Betrieb" VSS
- Member Advisory Committee for APECS
- Co-leader Working Group 1 COST ES1404 HarmoSnow
- SCAR Alternate Delegate for Switzerland (since 2014), Officer of the Action Group "Snow in Antarctica", SnowAnt
- Member IASC Cryosphere working group (since 2013)
- Member of the Swiss Committee on Polar and High Altitude Research
- Editor The Cryosphere (since 2012)
- Associate Editor JGR-Earth Surface (2010-2013)
- Associate Editor Water Resources Research (2009-2011)
- European Geophysical Union, Section on Cryospheric Sciences, Secretary of Snow (2001-2009)
Publications - ORCID
Publicly available publications: Mendeley or ResearchGate