CEN/TR 15996:2010

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
5 Purpose of method
6 Principle
7 Operational requirements
8 Monitoring by hydrostatic pressure measurements
9 Monitoring by weight measurements
10 Data collection, transfer and processing
11 Factors affecting accuracy of stationary point
   measurements of SWE
12 Factors affecting accuracy of snow mass monitoring
   specifically
13 Evaluation of method
Annex A (informative) - List of methods for
        determination of SWE in total snowpack
Annex B (informative) - Snow mass registration
        stations - networks
Annex C (informative) - Manual SWE measurements
Annex D (informative) - Snow pillow
Annex E (informative) - Snow plate
Bibliography

This Technical Report defines the requirements for the use of snow mass registration devices for measurement of SWE under natural environmental conditions. It includes weighing and pressure measuring methods.