Mode of operation: |
Physical change of the waters molecule strukture and reduction of the surface tension |
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Better atomisation, smaller and better crystals |
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1. Critical temperatures | |||||
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smaller drops can freeze easier![]() |
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snow gets more dry and / or | ||||
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more snow by more water possile | ||||
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higher efficiency less water lost | ||||
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earlier preparation possible |
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Advantages in critical temperatures |
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More throughput |
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Better snow quality |
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More durable slopes |
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3. Stability | |||||
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snow is more stable against skiers and preparation | |||||
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less warm air can get into the snow | ||||
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more fine snow reflects more sunlight (up to 90%) than coarse - grained snow (50%) | ||||
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rain water gets less deep into the snow |
Comparing test with two low-pressure snow
guns at criticals temperature |
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snow profile with SnowPlus | ![]() |
Comparing test with two low-pressure snow guns at 8°C wet temperature in St. Anton am Arlberg (A), 22.02.2002 | |
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snow crystals with SnowPlus | ![]() |
Snow out of a piste (20 cm deep) after a warm and rainy week | |
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old snow with SnowPlus |
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