Every time we walk, ski, drive or build upon snow, we’re relying upon the theory of Snow Mechanics; but what is that and why should we care? Mechanics is the engineering terminology used to describe “the branch of applied mathematics dealing with motion and forces producing motion” (Oxford Languages) or more simply, the study of motion, in our case the motion of snow. What causes snow to move? Ge ...[Read More]
What are Snow Mechanics and why should we care?
Airbus A319 aircraft on Australian Antarctic Division's Wilkins ice runway. Photo credit: Australian Antarctic Division (@AusAntarctic #AusAntarctic).