Technology capable of monitoring snow and ice conditions in some of the most extreme environments on Earth is now providing solutions to improving safety and infrastructure management in a changing climate. SIMBA
Technology capable of monitoring snow and ice conditions in some of the most extreme environments on Earth is now providing solutions to improving safety and infrastructure management in a changing climate.
SIMBA (Snow Ice Mass Balance Apparatus) is an autonomous device that was originally designed as a scientific research tool for polar researchers but is now also being used to help forecast avalanche risk, assess the safety of ice roads, flood risk monitoring and protect energy infrastructure.
The device consists of a thermistor chain that measures temperature and thermal characteristics of the environment. These sensors deliver data in real time, giving detailed information on snow and ice pack conditions in regions and locations where safety is paramount.
In launching its latest version, developer SAMS Enterprise, based in Oban, Scotland, has enhanced SIMBA’s capabilities for a number of commercial applications.
SIMBA units can now be seen across the Arctic and Antarctic, throughout northern Europe and in Canadian mountain ranges, providing data for climate researchers, avalanche forecasters, hydroelectric power companies, engineers, transportation and logistics planners and flood risk evaluators.
Data from SIMBA units has contributed to more than 70 peer-reviewed research papers to date and 28 units were used on the
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