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Refereed Publications

2010-

  • Borstad, C.P. and D.M. McClung (2013). A higher-order method for determining quasi-brittle tensile fracture parameters governing the release of slab avalanches and a new tool for in situ indexing. Journal of Geophysical Research–Earth Surface, 118(2), doi:10.1002/jgrf.20065.
  • McClung, D.M. and C.P. Borstad. Deformation and Energy of Snow Slabs Prior to Fracture Propagation. Journal of Glaciology, 58(209), doi:10.3189/2012JoG11J009.
  • Borstad, C.P. and D.M. McClung (2011). Numerical Modeling of Quasi-Brittle Fracture Initiation and Propagation in Snow Slabs. Cold Regions Science and Technology 69 (2-3), 145-155, doi:10.1016/j.coldregions.2011.09.010.
  • McClung, D.M. and C.P. Borstad. (2011) Probability distribution of energetic-statistical strength size effect in alpine snow. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics 29, 53-63, doi:10.1016/j.probengmech.2011.08.009
  • Borstad, C.P. and D.M. McClung (2011). Thin blade penetration resistance and snow strength. Journal of Glaciology 57(202), 325-336, doi:10.3189/00221431179640592

    • 1999-2009

  • Cordy, P., McClung, D.M., Hawkins, C.J., Tweedy, J. and T. Weick (2009). Computer assisted avalanche prediction using electronic weather sensor data. Cold Regions Science and Technology 59, 227-233.
  • Borstad, C.P and D.M. McClung (2009). Sensitivity analyses in snow avalanche dynamics modeling and implications when modeling extreme events. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 46 (9), 1011-1023.
  • Conger, S.M. and D.M. McClung (2009). Comparison of density cutters for snow profile observations. Journal of Glaciology 55 (189), 163-169.
  • McClung, D.M. (2009). Dry snow slab quasi-brittle fracture initiation and verification from field tests. Journal of Geophysical Research 114 (F01022), doi:10.1029/2007JF000913.
  • McClung, D.M. (2009). Dimensions of dry snow slab avalanches from field measurements. Journal of Geophysical Research 114 (F01006), doi:10.1029/2007JF000941
  • McClung, D.M. (2007). Dry snow slab shear fracture speeds. Geophysical Research Letters 34 (10), doi:10.1029/2006GL029261
  • McClung, D.M. (2007). Fracture energy applicable to dry snow slab avalanche release. Geophysical Research Letter 34 (2), doi:10.1029/2006GL028238
  • McClung, D.M. and J. Schweizer (2006). Fracture toughness of dry snow slab avalanches from field measurements. Journal of Geophysical Research 111 (F04008), doi:10.1029/2005JF000403.
  • Haegeli, P. and D. McClung (2007). Expanding the snow-climate classification with avalanche-relevant information: initial description of avalanche winter regimes for southwestern Canada. Journal of Glaciology 53 (181): 266-276.
  • Grimsdottir, H. and D. McClung (2006). Avalanche risk during backcountry skiing - An analysis of risk factors. Natural Hazards 39 (1), 127-153.
  • McClung, D.M. (2005). Dry slab avalanche shear fracture properties from field measurements, Journal of Geophysical Research Vol. 108, F04005, doi:10.1029/2005JF000291.
  • McClung, D.M. (2005). Risk-based definition of zones for land-use planning in snow avalanche terrain, Canadian Geotechnical Journal 42 (4), 1030-1038.
  • McClung, D.M. (2005). Approximate estimates of fracture speeds for dry slab avalanches, Geophysical Research Letters 32 (8), doi:10.1029/2005GL022391.
  • Haegeli, P. and D.M. McClung (2004). Hierarchy theory as a conceptual framework for scale issues in avalanche forecast modeling, Annals of Glaciology 38, 209-214.
  • Gruber, U., Haegeli, P., McClung, D. and E. Manners (2004). Large-scale snow instability patterns in Western Canada: First analysis of the CAA-Infoex database 1991--2002, Annals of Glaciology 38, 15-20.
  • Roeger, C., McClung, D. and R. Stull (2004) Verified combination of numerical weather and avalanche prediction models at Kootenay Pass, British Coloumbia, Canada, Annals of Glaciology 38, 215-222.
  • McClung, D.M. (2003). Magnitude and frequency of avalanches in relation to terrain and forest cover. Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research 35 (1) 82-90.
  • McClung, D. M. (2003). Time Arrival of Slab Avalanche Masses, Journal of Geophysical Research 108 (B10), 2466, doi:10.1029/2002JB002299, 2003.
  • McClung, D. M. (2003). Size scaling for dry snow slab release, Journal of Geophysical Research 108 (B10), doi:10.1029/2002JB002298.
  • Bazant, Z.P. , G. Zi and D. McClung (2003). Size effect law and fracture mechanics of the triggering of dry snow slab avalanches, Journal of Geophysical Research, 108 (B2), doi:10.1029/2002JB001884.
  • Floyer, J. and D.M. McClung (2003). Numerical avalanche prediction: Bear Pass, British Columbia, Canada, Cold Regions Science and Technology 37 (3), 333-342.
  • Haegeli, P. and D.M. McClung (2003). Avalanche characteristics of a transitional snow climate - Columbia Mountains, British Columbia, Canada, Cold Regions Science and Technology 37 (3), 255-276.
  • Roeger, C., R. Stull, D. McClung, J. Hacker, Xingxiu, Deng,and H. Modzeleski (2003). Verification of mesoscale numerical weather forecasts in mountainous terrain for application to avalanche prediction. Weather and Forecasting 18 (6), 1140-1160.
  • McClung, D.M. (2002). The elements of applied avalanche forecasting - Part I: The human issues. Natural Hazards 26 (2) 111-129.
  • McClung, D.M. (2002). The elements of applied avalanche forecasting - Part II: The physical issues and the rules of applied avalanche forecasting. Natural Hazards 26 (2) 131-146.
  • McClung, D.M. (2001). Extreme avalanche runout: a comparison of empirical models. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 38: 1254-1265.
  • McClung, D.M. (2001). Superelevation of flowing avalanches around curved channel bends. Journal of Geophysical Research 106 (B8): 16,489-16,498.
  • Roeger, C., McClung, D., Stull, R., Hacker, J. and H. Modzelewski (2001). A verification of numerical weather forecasts for avalanche prediction. Cold Regions Science and Technology 33 (2-3), 189-205.
  • McClung, D.M. (2000). Extreme avalanche runout in space and time. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 37 (1), 161-170.
  • Clarke, J. and D.M. McClung (1999). Full depth avalanches caused by snow gliding, Coquihalla, British Columbia. Journal of Glaciology 45 (151): 539-546.
  • Keylock, C., D.M. McClung and M. Magnússon (1999). Avalanche risk mapping by simulation. Journal of Glaciology 45 (150): 303-314.
  • McClung, D.M. and J.Schweizer (1999). Skier triggering, snow temperatures and the stability index for dry slab avalanche initiation. Journal of Glaciology 45 (150): 190-200.
  • McClung, D.M. (1999). The encounter probability for mountain slope hazards. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 36 (6): 1195-1196.

    • Theses

  • Conger, S. (2007). Validation of a capacitance snow density probe in an avalanche forecasting setting, M.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Geography, UBC, 110 pp.
  • Cordy, P. (2007). Applied automated numerical avalanche forecasting using electronic weather sensor data, M.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Geography, UBC, 73 pp.
  • Borstad, C. (2005). Dynamic modelling of extreme speed profiles of dry flowing avalanches, M.A.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Civil Engineering, UBC, 74 pp.
  • Anderson, G. (2005). Snow avalanche penetration into forest cover below logging cutblocks, M.Sc. Thesis, Dept. Of Geography, UBC, 98 pp.
  • Haegeli, P. (2004). Scale analysis of avalanche activity on persistent snow pack weaknesses with respect to large scale backcountry avalanche forecasting, Ph.D. Thesis, Atmospheric Science - Earth and Ocean Science, UBC, 250 pp.
  • Grimsdottir, H. (2004). Avalanche Risk Management, M.Sc. Thesis, Dept. Of Geography, UBC, 173 pp.
  • Weisinger, P. (2004). Risk management for damage of avalanches descending into clear cuts, M.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Geography, UBC, 158 pp.
  • Floyer, J. (2003). Numerical Avalanche Prediction in Bear Pass, British Columbia, Dept. Of Geography, M.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Geography, UBC, 128 pp.
  • Roeger, C. (2001). Verfication of numerical weather prediction and avalanche forecasting. M.Sc. thesis, Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sciences, UBC, 142 pp.

    • Book Chapters

  • McClung, D.M. (2007).Snow Avalanches as a Non-critical, Punctuated Equilibrium System. Chapter 24 in Nonlinear Dynamics in Geosciences, A.A. Tsonsis and J.B Elsner (Eds.), Springer, 2007.

    • Edited Conference Proceedings

  • Hutter, K. (Chief Editor), J. Dent, H.U. Gubler, D. McClung, D. Issler, R. Decker (2001). Annals of Glaciology 32. International symposium on snow, avalanches and impact of the forest cover, Innsbruck, Austria, 22-26 May, 2000, 364 pp.
  • McClung, D.M. (Chief Editor), G.Brugnot, E.Brun, J.D. Dent, P.M.B Føhn, K. Hutter, J.B. Johnson, K. Nishimura (1998). Annals of Glaciology 26. International Symposium on Snow and Avalanches, Chamonix-Mont Blanc, France, 394 pp.

    • Refereed Conference Papers

  • Borstad, C.P. and D.M. McClung (2009). Size effect in dry snow slab tensile fracture. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Fracture, Ottawa, Ontario Canada, 12-17 July 2009.
  • McClung, D.M. (2001). Characteristics of terrain, snow supply and forest cover for avalanche initiation caused by logging. Annals of Glaciology 32, 223-229.
  • McClung, D.M. (2000). Predictions in avalanche forecasting. Annals of Glaciology 31, 377-381. Conference on verification of cryospheric models, August 1999, Zürich, Switzerland.
  • Mingo, L. and D.M. McClung (1998). Crocus test results for snowpack modelling in two snow climates with respect to avalanche forecasting. Annals of Glaciology 26, 347-356.

    • Non-refereed Papers

    Note: this list is not current. Recent papers (e.g. ISSW proceedings) may be available upon request.

  • Hägeli, Pascal and David M. McClung. 2001. A new perspective on computer-aided avalanche forecasting: scale and scale issues. Presented at the International Snow Science Workshop in Big Sky Montana, October, 2000. pp.66-73.
  • Roeger, C., McClung, D.M., Stull, R., Hacker, J., Modzelewski, H. 2001. Verification of high resolution weather models with regard to avalanche forecasting. International Snow Science Workshop. ISSW-meeting Big Sky, Montana. October, 2000. p.74-77.
  • Stitzinger, K., Weisinger, P. and D. McClung. 2001. Avalanche activity and interaction with forested terrain: terrain analysis and decision support for risk management. International Snow Science Workshop 2000. ISSW-meeting Big Sky, Montana. 2000. p.458-461.
  • McClung, D.M. and J. Schweizer, 1998. Le valanghe procate dagli sciatori, Neve e Valanghe 33: 6-13.
  • McClung, D.M. 1998. The seven elements of avalanche forecasting. Proceedings of the International Snow Science Workshop, Sun River, Oregon. p.426.
  • Hägeli, P.,and McClung, D.M. (in press). Initial description of avalanche winter regimes for Western Canada. Proceedings of International Snow Science Workshop-Jackson Hole, WY, September 19-24, 2004.
  • Atkins, R., and Hägeli, P. (in press). An information system for the Canadian avalanche community. Proceedings of International Snow Science Workshop- Jackson Hole, WY, September 19-24, 2004.
  • McCammon, I., and Hägeli, P. (in press). Comparing avalanche decision frameworks using accident data from the United States. Proceedings of International Snow Science Workshop - Jackson Hole, WY, September 19 -24, 2004.
  • Hägeli, P., and Atkins, R. (2003). Storage and visualization of relevant avalanche information at different scales. Avalanche News. 64: 38-40.
  • Hägeli, P., and McClung, D.M. (2002). Analysis of Avalanche Activity in the Columbia Mountains, British Columbia, Canada. Proceedings of International Snow Science Workshop -Penticton, B.C., September 29 -October 4, 2002: 32-38.