Changes in version 3.0.3 made to meet Xerces J 2.6.2 Validation requirements.
Avalanche number data type
Avalanche size enumerations
Fracture character enumerations (according to future recommendations of CAA Tech Com)
Liquid water content enumerations
Precipitation type and intensity enumerations
Danger rating enumerations
Stability rating enumerations
Snow hardness enumerations
Snow surface character enumerations
Trend (air temp and atmos pressure) enumarations
Avalanche trigger enumerations
TRIGGER TYPE
TRIGGER DISTANCE FOR REMOTE AND SYMATHETIC
Snow density type
Grain type (incl. sub types) and size enumarations
GRAIN TYPE 1 INCLUDING SUBTYPES
GRAIN SIZE 1
GRAIN TYPE 2 INCLUDING SUBTYPES
GRAIN SIZE 2
Peneration observation type
Sky condition enumeration
AMOUNT OF CLOUD COVER
TOP LEVEL OF VALLEY FOG
Snow height measurement type for irregular intervals
SPECIFIES DATE WHEN SNOWBOARD WAS CLEARED LAST TIME
SPECIFIES TIME WHEN SNOWBOARD WAS CLEARED LAST TIME
Snow height measurement type for regular intervals
Depth of snow layer
Snow height measurement patterns
Snow temperature measurment type
Temperature measurement type
Temperature measurement facets
Wind observation type
WIND SPEED
CATEGORICAL WIND SPEED
NUMERICAL WIND SPEED
WIND DIRECTION
CARDINAL WIND DIRECTION
NUMERICAL WIND DIRECTION
Snow drift observation type
EXTENT OF SNOW TRANSPORT
INDICATED CARDINAL WIND DIRECTION
Groups density related measurement elements
Weight of snow layer
Water equivalent of snow layer
Average density of snow layer
Abstract snow layer profile element
Abstract snow layer profile type definition
Form and size of observed grain types (max. 2 types)
Snow profile layer element
Snow profile layer type definition
Average hard hardness of layer
Liquid water content of layer
Layer interfaces
Top layer interface (Can be a reference to an INTERFACE under LAYER_PROFILE)
Date of interface burial
Color of interface thread
Top layer interface (Can be a reference to an INTERFACE under LAYER_PROFILE)
Date of interface burial
Color of interface thread
Snow profile interface element
Snow profile interface definition
Date of interface burial
Color of interface thread
Abstract snow profile test element
Abstract snow profile test type definition
Rutschblock test element (OGRS 2.6)
Rutschblock test type definition (OGRS 2.6)
Information about individual failure plane. It is possible to reference to a LAYER in LAYER_PROFILE using xlink
Data code for rutschblock test scores
Fracture Character (enumerations according to CAA Tach Com recommendations)
Form and size of grain types observed in failure plain (two different grain forms allowed). Only use if FAILURE does not refer to a LAYER under LAYER_PROFILE
Shear frame test element (OGRS 2.5)
Shear frame test type definition (OGRS 2.5)
Information about individual failure plane. It is possible to reference to a LAYER in LAYER_PROFILE using xlink
One of the following measures is required of a valid shear frame test record
Shear force for shear frame failure
Failure force devided by shear frame area
Shear strength divided by weight per unit area
Fracture Character (enumerations according to CAA Tach Com recommendations)
Form and size of grain types observed in failure plain (two different grain forms allowed). Only use if FAILURE does not refer to a LAYER under LAYER_PROFILE
Shovel shear test element (OGRS 2.7)
Shovel shear test type definition (OGRS 2.7)
Information about individual failure plane. It is possible to reference to a LAYER in LAYER_PROFILE using xlink
Data code for shovel shear test score
Fracture character (enumerations according to CAA Tach Com recommendations)
Form and size of grain types observed in failure plain (two different grain forms allowed). Only use if FAILURE does not refer to a LAYER under LAYER_PROFILE
Compression test element (OGRS 2.8)
Compression test type defintion (OGRS 2.8)
Information about individual failure plane. It is possible to reference to a LAYER in LAYER_PROFILE using xlink
One of the elements TEST_SCORE or NUM_TAPS is required for a valid compression test record
Data code for compression test score
Number of Taps
Fracture character (enumerations according to CAA Tach Com recommendations)
Form and size of grain types observed in failure plain (two different grain forms allowed). Only use if FAILURE does not refer to a LAYER under LAYER_PROFILE
Avalanche Observation Element Group
NUMBER OF AVALANCHES OBSERVED
AVALANCHE SIZE (OGRS 3.3.5)
MINIMUM SIZE
MAXIMUM SIZE
TYPE OF SNOW FAILURE (OGRS 3.3.6)
LIQUID WATER CONTENT (OGRS 3.3.7)
LWC IN STARTING ZONE
LWC OF DEPOSIT
TERMINUS (OGRS 3.3.8)
AVALANCHE TRIGGER (OGRS 3.3.9)
BED SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS (ORGS 3.4.4)
LEVEL OF BED SURFACE
FORM AND SIZE OF WEAK LAYER CRYSTALS (NOT OGRS CONFORM)
FORM AND SIZE OF BED SURFACE CRYSTALS (NOT OGRS CONFORM)
DATE OF FAILURE PLANE BURIAL
AVERAGE WIDTH OF SLAB(S) (OGRS 3.4.5)
DESCRIPTION OF MEASUREMENT TYPE
AVERAGE THICKNESS OF SLAB(S) (OGRS 3.4.6)
DESCRIPTION OF MEASUREMENT TYPE
AVERAGE WIDTH OF DEPOSIT(S) (OGRS 3.4.9)
AVERAGE LENGTH OF DEPOSIT(S) (OGRS 3.4.9)
Danger Rating Element Group
Danger Rating for Alpine
Specific remark regarding Alpine danger rating
Danger Rating for Treeline
Specific remark regarding Treeline danger rating
Danger rating for Below Treeline
Specific remark regarding danger rating Below Treeline
General danger rating (not elevation specific)
Specific remark regarding general danger rating (not elevation band specific)
Field Observations Element Group
AVERAGE OR RANGE OF OBSERVED SKY CONDITIONS
AVERAGE OR RANGE OF OBSERVED PRECIPITATION TYPES AND INTENSITIES
AVERAGE OR RANGE OF OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURES
MINIMUM OF OBSERVED TEMPERATURE RANGE
MAXIMUM OF OBSERVED TEMPERATURE RANGE
AVERAGE NEW SNOW OBSERVED DURING OBSERVATION PERIOD
AVERAGE 24-HOUR NEW SNOW OBSERVED
AVERAGE STROM SNOW OBSERVED
AVERAGE DEPTH OF SNOWPACK OBSERVED
FORM AND SIZE OF DOMINANT SURFACE SNOW TYPES
AVERAGE OR RANGE OF WIND OBSERVED
AVERAGE OR RANGE OF BLOWING SNOW OBSERVED AT RIDGE TOPS
Generic Report Element Group
Snowprofile Observation El;ement Group
Overall depth of snow profile measured from snow surface to bottom of tip
Snow layer profile information
Temperature profile information
Snow temperature point measurments
Density profile information
Density point measurement
Ram penetrometer profile information
Layer information
This choice allows to either submit a pure ram hardness profile or all the necessary detail information to calculate a hardness profile.
Weight of tubes incl. guide rod and hammer
Height of hammer drop
Number of blows
Ram Hardness of layer
Ram Hardness of layer
Information about snow profile tests
Stability Rating Element Group
STABILITY RATING FOR ALPINE
SPECIFIC REMARK WITH REGARD TO ALPINE STABILITY RATING
STABILITY RATING FOR TREELINE
SPECIFIC REMARK WITH REGARD TO TREELINE STABILITY RATING
STABILITY RATING FOR BELOW TREELINE
SPECIFIC REMARK WITH REGARD TO BELOW TREELINE STABILITY RATING
GENERAL STABILIT REMARK
Weather Observation Element Group
SKY CONDITIONS (OGRS 1.4.3)
PRECIPITATION TYPE AND INTENSITY (OGRS 1.4.4)
PRESENT TEMPERATURE (OGRS 1.4.5)
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE (OGRS 1.4.5)
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE (OGRS 1.4.5)
AIR TEMPERATURE TREND (OGRS 1.4.5)
10cm SNOW TEMPERATURE T10 (OGRS 1.4.6)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY (OGRS 1.4.7)
INTERVAL SNOW BOARD (OGRS 1.4.8, 10 and 11)
SPECIFIES TYPE OF MEASUREMENT (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC)
24-HOUR SNOW BOARD (OGRS 1.4.8, 10 and 11)
SPECIFIES TYPE OF MEASUREMENT (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC)
TWICE-A-DAY SNOW BOARD (OGRS 1.4.8, 10 and 11)
SPECIFIES TYPE OF MEASUREMENT (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC)
STORM SNOW BOARD (OGRS 1.4.8, 10 and 11)
SPECIFIES TYPE OF MEASUREMENT (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC)
INTERMITTENT SNOW BOARD (OGRS 1.4.8, 10 and 11)
SPECIFIES TYPE OF MEASUREMENT (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC)
SHOOT SNOW BOARD (OGRS 1.4.8, 10 and 11)
SPECIFIES TYPE OF MEASUREMENT (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC)
TOTAL DEPTH OF SNOWPACK (OGRS 1.4.9)
SPECIFIES TYPE OF MEASUREMENT (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC)
RAIN (OGRS 1.4.13)
SPECIFIES MEASUREMENT INTERVAL
SPECIFIES TYPE OF MEASUREMENT (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC)
PRECIPITATION (OGRS 1.4.14)
SPECIFIES TYPE OF MEASUREMENT (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC)
RAM PENETATION (OGRS 1.4.15)
FOOT PENETATION (OGRS 1.4.15)
SKI PENETATION (OGRS 1.4.15)
FORM AND SIZE OF SURFACE SNOW (OGRS 1.4.16)
Surface Roughness (not in OGRS)
WIND OBSERVATIONS (OGRS 1.4.17)
SPECIFIES TYPE OF MEASUREMENT (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC)
BLOWING SNOW AT RIDGE TOPS (OGRS 1.4.18)
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (OGRS 1.4.19)
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (OGRS 1.4.19)