Against the backdrop of changing snow conditions, the importance of efficient snow management is growing. Scientific research in various fields serves as the basis for measures aimed at optimization. Among other things, SIS coordinates and initiates research on technical snowmaking, snow farming, snow depth measurements, and efficient trail grooming. To facilitate the practical application of this research, it also offers training courses for operators of Nordic sports facilities to teach them about efficient trail grooming.
Projects: Snow Management
Kurzbeschreibung
This practical handbook provides a comprehensive summary of the relevant scientific principles underlying snow and avalanche research and is intended to help reconcile ecological standards with economic constraints. It provides reference information for professionals in the fields of slope grooming, snow management, and ski management, and serves as a training resource and textbook for interested laypeople.
Projektpartner
WSL-Institut für Schnee- und Lawinenforschung SLF
- Time period
- 2011–2020
- Project Sponsor
- SIS
- Focus
- Future & Environment, Transfer
- Topic
- Snow Management, Knowledge
Kurzbeschreibung
SIS initiates and implements scientific research in the field of snow and resource management. The goal is to optimize snow reliability and reduce vulnerability to weather conditions at event venues and DSV national training centers. Pilot studies have been conducted to date at the DSV national training centers in Ruhpolding, Oberstdorf, and Oberhof, among other locations.
- Time period
- ongoing
- Project Sponsor
- SIS
- Focus
- Future & Environment
- Area of Action
- Climate & Energy, Resources & Infrastructure
- Area of Responsibility
- Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers, World Cup events
- Topic
- Snow Management
Kurzbeschreibung
Anyone who grooms cross-country ski trails and winter hiking trails must understand how snow and technology work. Anyone who operates cross-country ski trails, training courses, and competition courses must tailor their work to the needs of their customers. SIS promotes knowledge, experience, and collaboration, and offers training courses on snow management, grooming, cross-country trail planning, and much more for cross-country trail operators, drivers, and fleet managers—from beginners to professionals.
Projektpartner
WSL - Institut für Schnee-und Lawinenforschung SLF
- Time period
- ongoing
- Project Sponsor
- SIS, DSV
- Focus
- Future & Environment
- Topic
- Snow Management
Kurzbeschreibung
An overview of the state of development of artificial snowmaking in 1998 and the main reasons behind it. A description of the attitudes of skiers and snowboarders toward this issue. An analysis, with a focus on protected interests, of the impacts resulting from the equipment and operations, as well as the consequential effects of artificial snowmaking that must be taken into account. Proposals for changes to the permitting process in Bavaria.
- Time period
- Before 2000
- Project Sponsor
- SIS
- Focus
- Future & Environment, Sustainability
- Area of Action
- Economy & Development
- Area of Responsibility
- Winter Sports Destinations
- Topic
- Snow Management
Kurzbeschreibung
A key factor in assessing conflicts between nature and sports/recreation is the year-round, multifactorial pressure placed on a landscape. Summer recreation (hiking, mountain biking, etc.) plays a significant role in this regard. This is examined in three winter sports areas and compared with the pressure caused by skiing.
- Time period
- Before 2000
- Project Sponsor
- SIS
- Focus
- Future & Environment
- Area of Action
- Mountains & Nature
- Area of Responsibility
- Winter Sports Destinations
- Topic
- Snow Management
- SDG
- SDG 15 Life on Land
Kurzbeschreibung
The GIS-KliSchee project provides high-resolution data on local snow potential using satellite imagery, climate measurement data, and regional climate model simulations. The data is integrated into a Geographic Information System (GIS) and linked with information on existing infrastructure, ecological priority areas, and economic parameters. This creates an expert system that enables the preparation of investment decisions and recommends different adaptation strategies based on snow potential. The project promotes the adaptability of winter sports tourism in Germany’s low mountain ranges to climate change and weather variability.
Projektpartner
BMBF-Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
- Time period
- 2001–2010
- Project Sponsor
- SIS
- Focus
- Future & Environment
- Area of Action
- Climate & Energy
- Area of Responsibility
- Winter Sports Destinations
- Topic
- Snow Management, Climate Change
- SDG
- SDG 13: Climate Action Measures
Kurzbeschreibung
Preliminary studies related to the planned artificial snowmaking project.
- Time period
- Before 2000
- Project Sponsor
- SIS
- Focus
- Future & Environment
- Area of Responsibility
- Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers, Winter Sports Destinations
- Topic
- Snow Management
Kurzbeschreibung
Special Analysis of the Environmental Impact Study (1987–88). Investigation of the climatic conditions for snowmaking on the Feldberg.
- Time period
- Before 2000
- Project Sponsor
- SIS
- Focus
- Future & Environment
- Area of Action
- Mountains & Nature
- Area of Responsibility
- Training Facilities / Federal Training Centers
- Topic
- Snow Management, Sports and Urban Development
Kurzbeschreibung
Compilation of the environmental resources at risk and development of appropriate parameters or metrics for assessing the environmental impact of snowmaking systems.
- Time period
- Before 2000
- Project Sponsor
- SIS
- Focus
- Future & Environment
- Area of Action
- Mountains & Nature
- Area of Responsibility
- Winter Sports Destinations
- Topic
- Snow Management, Mountain Nature