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Metadata

  • Station or cluster: CryoNet Station
  • Type: Primary
  • Attribute(s): Cal/val, Research
  • Belongs to cluster: Davos
  • WMO ID (if any):
  • Shape: point
  • Latitude, longitude: 46.78971, 9.86458
  • Altitude and/or range (m): 1592
  • Landscape: Mountain
  • Year established: 2010
  • Year-round? Yes
  • Operations contact: Tobias Jonas
  • Science contact: Tobias Jonas
  • Data contact: Tobias Jonas

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Dischma Chaiseren (DMAC)
Primary CryoNet Station Information

The Chaiseren station is located at the entrance of the Dischma Valley towards Davos. It is essential for assessing snow hydrology and snow-atmosphere interactions of the whole Dischma catchment.

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Data Information

Measurements

The measurements made at Dischma Chaiseren (DMAC) are listed in the following tables. (Note: If End Year is blank, measurements are ongoing.)

Cryosphere Measurements

Element Variable Start Year End Year Frequency
SnowDepth2010Continuous
SnowSnow water equivalentNot specified
SnowSurface temperature2010Continuous

Atmosphere Measurements

Element Variable Start Year End Year Frequency
MetAir temperature2010Continuous
MetHumidity/vapour pressure2010Continuous
MetWind speed and direction2010Continuous
RadiationDownwelling shortwave2010Continuous
RadiationDownwelling longwave2010Continuous

Last updated: 14 January 2018