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Title:

Controlling Blowing Snow with Snow Fences

Abstract:

This article discusses the impacts of blowing snow and snow drifts, past research on drift control technologies, and the use of mechanical snow fences to retain snow.

Source(s):

Government Engineering, July/August 2005 issue

Date: 2005

Author:

Tabler

Keywords:


Snow fence
Blowing/Drifting snow
Wind
Costs
Benefits
Benefit/Cost

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