Marc Christen
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WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
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Projekte
- Technischer Fachspezialist / Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter in der Forschungseinheit Lawinen und Prävention.
- Technischer Projektleiter des Forschungsprogramms "RAMMS".
- RAMMS: Rapid Mass MovementS
- AVAL-1D: Ein Lawinendynamik - Programm für die Praxis
Ausbildung
- MAS Master of Advanced Studies in Software Engineering HSR Rapperswil (2008 - 2010)
- IDL iTools Seminar in Apeldoorn, Holland (April 2004)
- Experten-Kurs in IDL Programming (Interactive Data Language) - Gilching, Oktober 2000.
- Diplomarbeit: Rissbildung in einem zusammengesetzten Werkstoff am IBWK - Institut für Baustoffe, Werkstoffchemie und Korrosion an der ETH Zürich
- 5./6. Semester an der EPF Lausanne (1994/95)
- Bauingenieurstudium an der ETH Zürich (1992 - 1997)
Software
- AVAL-1D
- RAMMS
- HAEFELI
WEITERFÜHRENDE INFORMATIONEN
Projekte
WSL-Publikationen
Wissenschaftliche Artikel Peer-reviewt
Caviezel, A.; Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Eberhard, L.A.; Von Rickenbach, D.; Bartelt, P., 2019: Reconstruction of four-dimensional rockfall trajectories using remote sensing and rock-based accelerometers and gyroscopes. Earth Surface Dynamics, 7, 1: 199-210. doi: 10.5194/esurf-7-199-2019
Bühler, Y.; Von Rickenbach, D.; Stoffel, A.; Margreth, S.; Stoffel, L.; Christen, M., 2018: Automated snow avalanche release area delineation – validation of existing algorithms and proposition of a new object-based approach for large-scale hazard indication mapping. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 18, 12: 3235-3251. doi: 10.5194/nhess-18-3235-2018
Vera Valero, C.; Wever, N.; Christen, M.; Bartelt, P., 2018: Modeling the influence of snow cover temperature and water content on wet-snow avalanche runout. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 18, 3: 869-887. doi: 10.5194/nhess-18-869-2018
Frank, F.; McArdell, B.W.; Oggier, N.; Baer, P.; Christen, M.; Vieli, A., 2017: Debris-flow modeling at Meretschibach and Bondasca catchments, Switzerland: sensitivity testing of field-data-based entrainment model. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 17, 5: 801-815. doi: 10.5194/nhess-17-801-2017
Eichenberger, V.; McArdell, B.; Christen, M.; Trappmann, D.; Stoffel, M., 2017: Wenn Baumwunden dazu beitragen, Steinschlagmodelle weiterzuentwickeln. Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen, 168, 2: 84-91. doi: 10.3188/szf.2017.0084
Bartelt, P.; McArdell, B.; Graf, C.; Christen, M.; Buser, O., 2016: Dispersive pressure, boundary jerk and configurational changes in debris flows. International Journal of Erosion Control Engineering, 9, 1: 1-6. doi: 10.13101/ijece.9.1
Feistl, T.; Bebi, P.; Christen, M.; Margreth, S.; Diefenbach, L.; Bartelt, P., 2015: Forest damage and snow avalanche flow regime. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 15, 6: 1275-1288. doi: 10.5194/nhess-15-1275-2015
Bartelt, P.; Vera Valero, C.; Feistl, T.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y.; Buser, O., 2015: Modelling cohesion in snow avalanche flow. Journal of Glaciology, 61, 229: 837-850. doi: 10.3189/2015JoG14J126
Teich, M.; Fischer, J.-T.; Feistl, T.; Bebi, P.; Christen, M.; Grêt-Regamey, A., 2014: Computational snow avalanche simulation in forested terrain. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 14, 8: 2233-2248. doi: 10.5194/nhess-14-2233-2014
Leine, R.I.; Schweizer, A.; Christen, M.; Glover, J.; Bartelt, P.; Gerber, W., 2014: Simulation of rockfall trajectories with consideration of rock shape. Multibody System Dynamics, 32, 2: 241-271. doi: 10.1007/s11044-013-9393-4
Feistl, T.; Bebi, P.; Teich, M.; Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Thuro, K.; Bartelt, P., 2014: Observations and modeling of the braking effect of forests on small and medium avalanches. Journal of Glaciology, 60, 219: 124-138. doi: 10.3189/2014JoG13J055
Aydin, A.; Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Gürer, I., 2014: Avalanche situation in Turkey and back calculation of selected events. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 14, 5: 1145-1154. doi: 10.5194/nhess-14-1145-2014
Moore, J.R.; Egloff, J.; Nagelisen, J.; Hunziker, M.; Aerne, U.; Christen, M., 2013: Sediment transport and bedrock erosion by wet snow avalanches in the Guggigraben, Matter Valley, Switzerland. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research, 45, 3: 350-362. doi: 10.1657/1938-4246-45.3.350
Grêt-Regamey, A.; Brunner, S.H.; Altwegg, J.; Christen, M.; Bebi, P., 2013: Integrating expert knowledge into mapping ecosystem services trade-offs for sustainable forest management. Ecology and Society, 18, 3: 34 (21 pp.). doi: 10.5751/ES-05800-180334
Bühler, Y.; Kumar, S.; Veitinger, J.; Christen, M.; Stoffel, A.; Snehmani, 2013: Automated identification of potential snow avalanche release areas based on digital elevation models. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 13, 5: 1321-1335. doi: 10.5194/nhess-13-1321-2013
Bartelt, P.; Bühler, Y.; Buser, O.; Christen, M.; Meier, L., 2012: Modeling mass-dependent flow regime transitions to predict the stopping and depositional behavior of snow avalanches. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 117: F01015 (28 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2010JF001957
Hussin, H.Y.; Quan Luna, B.; Van Westen, C.J.; Christen, M.; Malet, J.-P.; Van Asch, Th.W.J., 2012: Parameterization of a numerical 2-D debris flow model with entrainment: a case study of the Faucon catchment, Southern French Alps. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 12, 10: 3075-3090. doi: 10.5194/nhess-12-3075-2012
Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Kowalski, J.; Bartelt, P., 2011: Sensitivity of snow avalanche simulations to digital elevation model quality and resolution. Annals of Glaciology, 52, 58: 72-80. doi: 10.3189/172756411797252121
Schneider, D.; Bartelt, P.; Caplan-Auerbach, J.; Christen, M.; Huggel, C.; McArdell, B.W., 2010: Insights into rock-ice avalanche dynamics by combined analysis of seismic recordings and a numerical avalanche model. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 115: F04026 (20 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2010JF001734
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Kowalski, J., 2010: Back calculation of the In den Arelen avalanche with RAMMS: interpretation of model results. Annals of Glaciology, 51, 54: 161-168. doi: 10.3189/172756410791386553
Oller, P.; Janeras, M.; De Buen, H.; Arnó, G.; Christen, M.; García, C.; Martínez, P., 2010: Using AVAL-1D to simulate avalanches in eastern Pyrenees. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 64, 2: 190-198. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2010.08.011
Christen, M.; Kowalski, J.; Bartelt, P., 2010: RAMMS: numerical simulation of dense snow avalanches in three-dimensional terrain. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 63, 1-2: 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2010.04.005
Bühler, Y.; Hüni, A.; Christen, M.; Meister, R.; Kellenberger, T., 2009: Automated detection and mapping of avalanche deposits using airborne optical remote sensing data. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 57: 99-106. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2009.02.007
Casteller, A.; Christen, M.; Villalba, R.; Martínez, H.; Stöckli, V.; Leiva, J.C.; Bartelt, P., 2008: Validating numerical simulations of snow avalanches using dendrochronology: the Cerro Ventana event in Northern Patagonia, Argentina. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 8, 3: 433-443. doi: 10.5194/nhess-8-433-2008
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U., 2007: RAMMS - a Modelling System for Snow Avalanches, Debris Flows and Rockfalls based on IDL. Photogrammetrie, Fernerkundung, Geoinformation, 289-292.
Weitere wissenschaftliche Publikationen
Bartelt, P.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y.; Buser, O., 2018: Thermomechanical modelling of rock avalanches with debris, ice and snow entrainment. In: Cardoso, A.S.; Borges, J.L.; Costa, P.A.; Gomes, A.T.; Marques, J.C.; Vieira, C.S. (eds), 2018: Numerical methods in geotechnical engineering IX. 9th European conference on numerical methods in geotechnical engineering (NUMGE 2018), Porto. 1047-1054.
Bühler, Y.; Von Rickenbach, D.; Christen, M.; Margreth, S.; Stoffel, L.; Stoffel, A.; Kühne, R., 2018: Linking modelled potential release areas with avalanche dynamic simulations: an automated approach for efficient avalanche hazard indication mapping. In: 2018: International snow science workshop proceedings 2018. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2018, Innsbruck.
Caviezel, A.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y.; Bartelt, P., 2018: Modelling rockfall dynamics using (convex) non-smooth mechanics. In: Cardoso, A.S.; Borges, J.L.; Costa, P.A.; Gomes, A.T.; Marques, J.C.; Vieira, C.S. (eds), 2018: Numerical methods in geotechnical engineering IX. 9th European conference on numerical methods in geotechnical engineering (NUMGE 2018), Porto. 575-583.
Caviezel, A.; Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Bartelt, P., 2018: Experimental validation of numerical rockfall trajectory models. In: Cardoso, A.S.; Borges, J.L.; Costa, P.A.; Gomes, A.T.; Marques, J.C.; Vieira, C.S. (eds), 2018: Numerical methods in geotechnical engineering IX. 9th European conference on numerical methods in geotechnical engineering (NUMGE 2018), Porto. 875-883.
Schmidtner, K.; Bartelt, P.; Fischer, J.; Sailer, R.; Granig, M.; Sampl, P.; Fellin, W.; Stoffel, L.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y., 2018: Comparsion of powder snow avalanche simulation models (RAMMS and SamosAT) based on reference events in Switzerland. In: 2018: International snow science workshop proceedings 2018. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2018, Innsbruck. 740-745.
Harvey, S.; Schmudlach, G.; Bühler, Y.; Dürr, L.; Stoffel, A.; Christen, M., 2018: Avalanche terrain maps for backcountry skiing in Switzerland. In: 2018: International snow science workshop proceedings 2018. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2018, Innsbruck. 1625-1631.
Bartelt, P.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y.; Caviezel, A.; Buser, O., 2018: Snow entrainment: avalanche interaction with an erodible substrate. In: 2018: International snow science workshop proceedings 2018. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2018, Innsbruck. 716-720.
Caviezel, A.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y.; Bartelt, P., 2017: Calibration methods for numerical rockfall models based on experimental data. In: Corominas, J.; Moya, J.; Janeras, M. (eds), 2017: RocExs 2017. 6th interdisciplinary workshop on rockfall protection. 6th interdisciplinary workshop on rockfall protection (RocExs 2017), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. 59-62.
Stoffel, L.; Margreth, S.; Schaer, M.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y.; Bartelt, P., 2016: Powder Snow Avalanche Engineering: New Methods to Calculate Air-Blast Pressures for Hazard Mapping. In: Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2016: Living with natural risks. 13th congress Interpraevent, Lucerne, May 30 - June 2, 2016. 416-425.
Berger, C.; Christen, M.; Speerli, J.; Lauber, G.; Ulrich, M.; McArdell, B.W., 2016: A comparison of physical and computer-based debris flow modelling of a deflection structure at Illgraben, Switzerland. In: Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2016: Living with natural risks. 13th congress Interpraevent, Lucerne, May 30 - June 2, 2016. 212-220.
Bartelt, P.; Gerber, W.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y., 2016: Modeling rockfall trajectories with non-smooth contact/impact mechanics. In: Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2016: Living with natural risks. 13th congress Interpraevent, Lucerne, May 30 - June 2, 2016. 203-211.
Glover, J.; Bartelt, P.; Christen, M.; Gerber, W., 2015: Rockfall-Simulation with Irregular Rock Blocks. In: Lollino, G.; Arattano, M.; Rinaldi, M.; Giustolisi, O.; Marechal, J.-C.; Grant, G.E. (eds), 2015: Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 3. River Basins, Reservoir Sedimentation and Water Resources. London, Taylor & Francis. 1729-1733. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-09057-3_306
Ettlin, L.; Bründl, M.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y., 2014: Automated risk mapping for buildings endangered by avalanches. In: 2014: International snow science workshop proceedings 2014. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2014, Banff, AB, Canada, September 29 - October 3, 2014. 250-255.
Dreier, L.; Bühler, Y.; Steinkogler, W.; Feistl, T.; Christen, M.; Bartelt, P., 2014: Modelling small and frequent avalanches. In: 2014: International snow science workshop proceedings 2014. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2014, Banff, AB, Canada, September 29 - October 3, 2014. 649-656.
Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Dreier, L.; Feistl, T.; Bartelt, P., 2014: Merging of recent developments in avalanche simulation technology into practice. In: 2014: International snow science workshop proceedings 2016. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2014, Banff, AB, Canada, September 29 - October 3, 2014. 635-642.
Chrustek, P.; Wezyk, P.; Kolecka, N.; Biskupic, M.; Bühler, Y.; Christen, M., 2013: Using high resolution LiDAR Data for snow avalanche hazard mapping. In: Kozak, J.; Ostapowicz, K.; Bytnerowicz, A.; Wyżga, B. (eds), 2013: The Carpathians: Integrating Nature and Society Towards Sustainability. Environmental Science and Engineering. Berlin; Heidelberg, Springer. 597-613. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-12725-0_42
Graf, C.; Deubelbeiss, Y.; Bühler, Y.; Meier, L.; McArdell, B.; Christen, M.; Bartelt, P., 2013: Gefahrenkartierung Mattertal: Grundlagenbeschaffung und numerische Modellierung von Murgängen. In: Graf, C. (eds), 2013: Mattertal - ein Tal in Bewegung. Jahrestagung der Schweizerischen Geomorphologischen Gesellschaft, St. Niklaus, June 29 - July 1, 2011. 85-112.
Christen, M.; Bühler, Y.; Bartelt, P.; Leine, R.; Glover, J.; Schweizer, A.; Graf, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Gerber, W.; Deubelbeiss, Y.; Feistl, T.; Volkwein, A., 2012: Integral hazard management using a unified software environment: numerical simulation tool "RAMMS" for gravitational natural hazards. In: Koboltschnig, G.; Hübl, J.; Braun, J. (eds), 2012: 12th congress interpraevent conference proceedings. 12th congress Interpraevent, Grenoble, April 23-26, 2012. 77-86.
Fischer, J.; Steinkogler, W.; Granig, M.; Christen, M., 2012: Objective comparison of two numerical avalanche dynamics models. In: 2012: International snow science workshop proceedings 2012. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2012, Anchorage, AK, USA, September 16-21, 2012. 444-449.
Feistl, T.; Bebi, P.; Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Teich, M.; Bartelt, P., 2012: Stopping behavior of snow avalanches in forests. In: 2012: International snow science workshop proceedings 2012. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2012, Anchorage, AK, USA, September 16-21, 2012. 420-426.
Sovilla, B.; Sonatore, I.; Margreth, S.; Christen, M., 2010: Wet-snow avalanche interacting with a deflecting dam: field observations. In: 2010: International snow science workshop proceedings 2010. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2010, Squaw Valley, CA, USA, October 17-22, 2010. 730-737.
Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Margreth, S.; Bartelt, P., 2010: RAMMS: Simulation und Visualisierung von Lawinen im dreidimensionalen alpinen Gelände. Geomatik Schweiz, Géomatique Suisse, Geomatica Svizzera, 108, 9: 410-413. doi: 10.5169/seals-236707
Casteller, A.; Christen, M.; Villalba, R.; Stöckli, V., 2010: Using Dendrochronology to Validate Numerical Simulations of Snow Avalanches in the Patagonian Andes. In: Stoffel, M.; Bollschweiler, M.; Butler, D.R.; Luckmann, B.H. (eds), 2010: Tree Rings and Natural Hazards: A State-of-the-Art. Advances in Global Change Research. Heidelberg, Springer. 75-78. doi: 10.1007/978-90-481-8736-2_6
Oller, P.; Janeras, M.; De Buen, H.; Arnó, G.; Christen, M.; Garcia, C.; Martinez, P., 2009: Using AVAL-1D to simulate avalanches in eastern Pyrenees. In: Schweizer, J.; Van Herwijnen, A. (eds), 2009: International snow science workshop proceedings 2009. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2009, Davos, Switzerland, September 27 - October 2, 2009. 524-528.
Bühler, Y.; Hüni, A.; Christen, M.; Meister, R.; Kellenberger, T., 2009: Automated detection and mapping of rough snow surfaces including avalanche deposits using airborne optical remote sensing. In: Schweizer, J.; Van Herwijnen, A. (eds), 2009: International snow science workshop proceedings 2009. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2009, Davos, Switzerland, September 27 - October 2, 2009. 170-174.
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Kowalski, J.; Stoffel, L., 2008: Calculation of dense snow avalanches in three-dimensional terrain with the numerical simulation programm RAMMS. In: 2008: International snow science workshop proceedings 2008. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2008, Whistler, BC, Canada, September 21-27, 2008. 709-716.
Sovilla, B.; Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U., 2006: AVAL-1D E RAMM:: Avalanche. Un sistema di modelli numerici per lo studio della dinamica delle valanghe dense. In: 2006: Foreste: Recupero Ambientale Naturalistico Ecologico. Linee-Guida per la mitigazione del rischio idrogeologico. 257-268.
Swartz, M.; McArdell, B.; Bartelt, P.; Christen, M., 2004: Evaluation of a two-phase debris flow model using field data from the Swiss Alps. In: 2004: Veränderungen im Natur- und Kulturhaushalt und ihre Auswirkungen. Internationales Symposion Interpraevent 2004, Riva Trient, May 24-27, 2004. 319-329.
Bartelt, P.; Adams, E.; Christen, M.; Sack, R.; Sato, A. (eds), 2004: Snow engineering V: proceedings of the fifth international conference on snow engineering. Fifth International Conference on Snow Engineering, Davos, Switzerland, July 5-8, 2004. Davos, Switzerland, Balkema Publishers. 382 p.
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U., 2002: AVAL-1D: An Avalanche Dynamics Program for the Practice. In: 2002: International Congress Interpraevent 2002 in the Pacific Rim - Matsumo, Japan. Congress publication. International Congress Interpraevent 2002, Matsumoto. 715-725.
Sovilla, B.; Christen, M.; Dufour, F.; Gruber, U.; Kern, M.; Maggioni, M.; Tiefenbacher, F.; Turnbull, B.; Bartelt, P., 2002: Field observations, full-scale tests, laboratory investigations and numerical modelling of snow avalanches in Switzerland. In: 2002: Proceedings of the international snow science workshop. International snow science workshop 2002, Penticton, September 29 - October 4, 2002. 71-78.
Phillips, M.; Bartelt, P.; Christen, M., 2000: Anchor temperatures of avalanche defence snow supporting structures in frozen ground. In: Hjorth-Hansen, E.; Holand, I.; Løset, S.; Norem, H. (eds), 2000: Snow engineering. Recent advances and developments. Proceedings of the fourth international conference on snow engineering. Fourth international conference on snow engineering,, Trondheim, June 19-21, 2000. 245-250.
Bartelt, P.; Christen, M.; Wittwer, S., 2000: Program Haefeli - Two-dimensional numerical simulation of the creeping deformation and temperature distribution in a phase changing snowpack. In: Hjorth-Hansen, E.; Holand, I.; Løset, S.; Norem, H. (eds), 2000: Snow engineering. Recent advances and developments. Proceedings of the fourth international conference on snow engineering. Fourth international conference on snow engineering,, Trondheim, June 19-21, 2000. 13-22.
Zeitschriften und Broschüren
Christen, M.; Gerber, W.; Graf, C.; Bühler, Y.; Bartelt, P.; Glover, J.; McArdell, B.W.; Feistl, T.; Steinkogler, W., 2012: Numerische Simulation von gravitativen Naturgefahren mit RAMMS (Rapid Mass Movements). Numerical simulation of gravitational natural hazards with RAMMS (Rapid Mass MovementS). Wildbach- und Lawinenverbau, 76, 169: 282-292.
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U., 2007: Modelling Avalanches. GEO: Geoconnexion International, 6, 4: 38-39.
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U., 2007: Modellierung von Lawinenabgängen. GIS-Business, 22-25.
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U.; Filaferro, E., 2002: AVAL-1D: un programma di dinamica delle valanghe per l'uso comune. Neve e Valanghe, 36-45.
Weitere Publikationen
Weitere Veröffentlichungen:
Christen, M. 2008. Berechenbar machen. SWISS ENGINEERING STZ Januar/Februar 2008, pp. 10-11.
Sovilla, B., Bartelt P., Barbolini, M., Christen, M., Gruber, U., Maggioni, M., Tiefenbacher, F., Turnbull, B. e Walter Ammann. 2002. La dinamica delle valanghe: lo stato dell'arte e la ricerca. Professione Montagna.
Sovilla B., F. Tiefenbacher, M. Kern, B.Turnbull, P.Bartelt, M. Christen, F. Dufour, U. Gruber and M. Maggioni. 2002. Field observations, full-scale test, laboratory investigations and numerical modeling in snow avalanche dynamics. Proceeding International Workshop Snow Science ISSW, British Columbia, Canada.
Christen, M., Bartelt, P. & Gruber, U. 2002. AVAL-1D: An avalanche dynamics program for the practice. Proceedings of the International Congress Interpraevent 2002 in the Pacific Rim, 14-18 October 2002, Matsumoto, Japan. Vol. 2, pp. 715-725 (PDF, 893 KB).
Phillips, M., Bartelt, P. & Christen, M. 2000. Influences of avalanche-defence snow-supporting structures on ground temperature in Alpine permafrost terrain. Annals of Glaciology, Vol. 31, 422-426.
Bartelt, P. & Christen, M. 1999. A Computational Procedure for Instationary Temperature-Dependent Snow Creep, Advances in cold region thermal engineering and sciences: Technological, environmental and climatological impact. Proceedings of the 6th international symposium held in Darmstadt, Germany, 22-25 August 1999. Kulumban Hutter, Y. Wang and H. Beer (eds.), (Lecture notes in physics; Vol. 533), 367-386. R. (PDF, 602 KB).