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RS07203 0508F Infrasonic Monitoring of Avalanche.Pdf ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks are extended to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists who performed early research regarding snow avalanche-generated infrasound. Efforts led by Dr. Alfred Bedard of the Environmental Technology Laboratory showed that avalanches generate sub-audible acoustic signals within the infrasound frequency spectrum. Dr. Bedard recognized that avalanche-generated infrasound signals provide a scientific basis for developing automated avalanche monitoring systems. Since interest in such a system was shown by several transportation entities, Dr. Bedard issued a Department of Commerce (DOC) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I solicitation for investigating the feasibility of utilizing single sensor infrasound monitoring systems for automatic identification avalanche event occurrences. Conclusion of DOC SBIR Phase I study 50-DKNA-0-90047 was followed by DOC SBIR Phase II study 50-DKNA-90073, with the purpose of developing a prototype single sensor infrasound avalanche monitoring system. Teton Pass was utilized as a research monitoring site during the DOC SBIR Phase II study. Results showed that prototype single sensor monitoring systems could successfully identify avalanche-generated infrasound, but the systems also showed unacceptable rates of false identifications. Since the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) had an interest in the DOC SBIR funded studies, this study was initiated to investigate whether utilizing data from distributed single sensor infrasound monitoring systems on Teton Pass could be utilized for reliable monitoring of avalanche activity. While the DOC SBIR Phase II study had shown that distributed systems could enhance avalanche identification performance, it was questionable as to whether distributed systems could increase performance to a level acceptable for operational use. In an effort to improve upon the performance of distributed single sensor monitoring systems, the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR Phase I 0319404 study at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort was initiated to investigate the feasibility of utilizing sensor array infrasound monitoring systems for automatic identification of avalanche event occurrences. Results from the concurrent studies showed that sensor array monitoring performance is substantially superior to distributed single sensor monitoring performance. As a result, this WYDOT funded study was granted a no cost extension through June 2005, so that the avalanche identification performance of Teton Pass sensor array monitoring systems could be included in the study findings. Much of the Teton Pass sensor array monitoring efforts discussed in this report have been supported through funding from NSF SBIR Phase II study 0449731, which has the purpose of developing a prototype distributed sensor array infrasound avalanche monitoring system. Further Teton Pass efforts will be funded through the conclusion of the NSF Phase II study. As is evident from the previous discussions, maturation of infrasound monitoring technology for applying to the identification of avalanche event occurrences in an industrial operational setting has been a timely process requiring multiple funded research studies. Completion of the NSF Phase II study will result in commercial iii avalanche-generated infrasound monitoring technology in which the Teton Pass prototype system represent that model for deployment of the technology to other applications. In addition to the previously mentioned entities, thanks are extended for the support offered from the following entities: Bridger-Teton National Forest, Bridger-Teton Avalanche Information Center, Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative, and the University of Wyoming Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Of special note is that the University of Wyoming Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has recently begun independent funded research geared towards the improvement of current infrasound avalanche monitoring technology. It is certain that results from these efforts will be applied on Teton Pass and benefit WYDOT. Finally, acknowledgement must be made to the management of Inter-Mountain Laboratories, Inc. whose vision for this project is demonstrated by supporting it through the funding shortfall periods that occurred between grants. Special thanks is extended to WYDOT snow maintenance personnel Galen Richards and Jamie Yount for providing support that has been instrumental to the project. iv EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Avalanches near Teton Pass that impact Wyoming State Highway 22 have the potential to significantly affect the health and welfare of people in the region and the economics of the region. The identification of natural and control triggered events in near real-time when conditions prevent observation can minimize these impacts. Early detection of natural events minimizes response time. Identification of natural and mitigation activity triggered slides provides valuable information for planning future snow control activities. The primary objective of this study was to develop, operate, and maintain an easy to use infrasound monitoring system that can reliably and automatically identify Teton Pass avalanche activity in near-real-time (within 2 minutes). A number of specific tasks were necessary to meet this objective and included developing multiple sensor techniques to optimize signal-to-noise ratio and to determine the location of an infrasound source. The research and development process included the operation of monitoring systems during two winter seasons; 2003/2004 and 2004/2005. These systems consisted of arrays of remotely powered infrasound sensors deployed near known slide paths, a central processing unit (CPU) in the local WYDOT office, custom software, and telecommunications equipment to transfer data from the sensor arrays to the CPU. Operation of an infrasound monitoring network near the primary slide paths near Teton Pass during the winter of 2004/2005 demonstrated these desired performance characteristics: 1) identification of natural events, 2) identification of control activity triggered events, 3) minimal false identifications, 4) excellent reliability and system availability, 5) time response less than 2 minutes, 6) identification of various magnitude events, and 7) verification of explosive ordinance detonation. The performance was accomplished by applying unique multiple sensor data processing techniques to reduce the problem of interfering noise and to determine the locations of infrasound sources. The source location information was used to narrow the field of view of the system to known slide paths, eliminating most sources of false positive results. The movement of an infrasound source downward through a known slide path further distinguished slides from interfering signals. Further development of the CPU user interface is continuing through a National Science Foundation grant. The resulting software will allow for more flexibility in viewing results, investigating events, and system configuration. The systems near Teton Pass will be used for further development in the NSF project and the improved user interface will become part of the WYDOT system. For continued use of the system after the 2005/2006 winter season, WYDOT will need to upgrade the research configuration to a more permanent operational configuration and plan for annual system maintenance. An additional WYDOT application in Hoback Canyon would require experimental evaluation and development of an infrasound monitoring system operating near the site. v TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page Number 1. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................1 2. OBJECTIVE ...................................................................................................................3 3. TASK DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................5 Summer 2003 – Spring 2004 Tasks..........................................................................5 Summer 2004 – Spring 2005 Tasks..........................................................................9 4. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS .............................................................................13 Summer 2003 – Spring 2004 General Findings ....................................................13 Summer 2004 – Spring 2005 General Findings ....................................................15 Winter 2004/2005 Sensor Array Processing Results.............................................16 Winter 2004/2005 Monitoring System Performance Summary .............................22 Overall Project Conclusions..................................................................................27 5. IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .........................................................31 APPENDICES ...................................................................................................................33 A. GLORY ROAD SENSOR ARRAY SIGNAL PROCESSING RESULTS...........33 B. GLORY UPPER SENSOR ARRAY SIGNAL PROCESSING RESULTS..........37 C. TWIN SLIDES SENSOR ARRAY SIGNAL PROCESSING RESULTS ............43 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................47 vi LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page Number 1. Conceptual Diagram of Avalanche Infrasound Monitoring ...........................................2 2. Teton Pass Monitoring Setting........................................................................................6
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