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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
WSL-Publikationen
Wissenschaftliche Artikel Peer-reviewt
Bühler, Y.; Bebi, P.; Christen, M.; Margreth, S.; Stoffel, L.; Stoffel, A.; Marty, C.; Schmucki, G.; Caviezel, A.; Kühne, R.; Wohlwend, S.; Bartelt, P., 2022: Automated avalanche hazard indication mapping on a statewide scale. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 22, 6: 1825-1843. doi: 10.5194/nhess-22-1825-2022
Caviezel, A.; Ringenbach, A.; Demmel, S.E.; Dinneen, C.E.; Krebs, N.; Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Meyrat, G.; Stoffel, A.; Hafner, E.; Eberhard, L.A.; Von Rickenbach, D.; Simmler, K.; Mayer, P.; Niklaus, P.S.; Birchler, T.; Aebi, T.; Cavigelli, L.; Schaffner, M.; ... Bartelt, P., 2021: The relevance of rock shape over mass - implications for rockfall hazard assessments. Nature Communications, 12: 5546 (9 pp.). doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-25794-y
Leine, R.I.; Capobianco, G.; Bartelt, P.; Christen, M.; Caviezel, A., 2021: Stability of rigid body motion through an extended intermediate axis theorem: application to rockfall simulation. Multibody System Dynamics, 52: 431-455. doi: 10.1007/s11044-021-09792-y
Lu, G.; Ringenbach, A.; Caviezel, A.; Sanchez, M.; Christen, M.; Bartelt, P., 2021: Mitigation effects of trees on rockfall hazards: does rock shape matter?. Landslides, 18: 59-77. doi: 10.1007/s10346-020-01418-2
Marchetti, E.; Van Herwijnen, A.; Christen, M.; Silengo, M.C.; Barfucci, G., 2020: Seismo-acoustic energy partitioning of a powder snow avalanche. Earth Surface Dynamics, 8, 2: 399-411. doi: 10.5194/esurf-8-399-2020
Ringenbach, A.; Caviezel, A.; Demmel, S.E.; Lu, G.; Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Meier, L., 2020: Three-dimensional trajectory reconstruction of induced single block rockfall experiments. In: Da Fontoura, S.A.B.; Rocca, R.J.; Pavón Mendoza, J.F. (eds), 2020: Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development - Full Papers. Proceedings. 14th international concress on rock mechanics and rock engineering (ISRM 2019), Foz do Iguassu, Brazil. 2887-2894.
Lu, G.; Caviezel, A.; Christen, M.; Demmel, S.E.; Ringenbach, A.; Bühler, Y.; Dinneen, C.E.; Gerber, W.; Bartelt, P., 2019: Modelling rockfall impact with scarring in compactable soils. Landslides, 16: 2353-2367. doi: 10.1007/s10346-019-01238-z
Graf, C.; Christen, M.; McArdell, B.W.; Bartelt, P., 2019: An overview of a decade of applied debris-flow runout modeling in Switzerland: challenges and recommendations. In: Kean, J.W.; Coe, J.A.; Santi, P.M.; Guillen, B.K. (eds), 2019: Debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, monitoring, modeling, and assessment. 7th intemational conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation (DFHM7), Golden, USA. 685-692.
Caviezel, A.; Demmel, S.E.; Ringenbach, A.; Bühler, Y.; Lu, G.; Christen, M.; Dinneen, C.E.; 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.; 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
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, 2-3: 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.
Bartelt, P.; Christen, M., 1999: A computational procedure for instationary temperature-dependent snow creep. In: Hutter, K.; Wang, Y.; Beer, H. (eds), 1999: 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. 6th international symposium on thermal engineering and sciences for cold regions, Darmstadt. 367-386. doi: 10.1007/BFb0104195
Weitere wissenschaftliche Publikationen
Caviezel, A.; Sanchez, M.A.; Lu, G.; Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Wendeler, C.; Lanter, A., 2020: Full scale testing of rockfall nets under realistic conditions. In: Li, C.C.; Ødegaard, H.; Høien, A.H.; Macias, J. (eds), 2020: ISRM international symposium - EUROCK 2020. ISRM international symposium Eurock 2020 - hard rock enigeering, Trondheim, Norway. (7 pp.).
Bartelt, P.; Buser, O.; Christen, M.; Caviezel, A., 2019: Dynamic magnification factors for snow avalanche impact (with pile-up) on walls and pylons. In: Papadrakakis, M.; Fragiadakis, M. (eds), 2019: COMPDYN 2019. 7th international conference on computational methods in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. Proceedings. COMPDYN 2019. 7th ECCOMAS thematic conference on computational methods in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, Crete, Greece. 4376-4385.
Caviezel, A.; Lu, G.; Demmel, S.E.; Ringenbach, A.; Bühler, Y.; Christen, M.; Bartelt, P., 2019: RAMMS::ROCKFALL - a modern 3-dimensional simulation tool calibrated on real world data. In: 2019: 53rd US rock mechanics/geomechanics symposium. 53rd US rock mechanics/geomechanics symposium, New York, USA. ARMA 19-223 (8 pp.).
Lu, G.; Caviezel, A.; Christen, M.; Ringenbach, A.; Meyrat, G.; Bartelt, P., 2019: Non-smooth mechanics modelling of rock-tree and rock-forest interactions. In: Papadrakakis, M.; Fragiadakis, M. (eds), 2019: COMPDYN 2019. 7th international conference on computational methods in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. Proceedings. COMPDYN 2019. 7th ECCOMAS thematic conference on computational methods in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, Crete, Greece. 1612-1629.
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. 810-814.
Caviezel, A.; Bühler, Y.; Lu, G.; 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.
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.
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.
Lu, G.; 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.
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.
Ettlin, L.; Bründl, M.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y., 2016: RAMMS::RISK: a tool for mapping natural hazard risks. In: Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2016: 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016. 30 May to 2 June 2016. Lucerne, Switzerland. Extended abstracts "Living with natural risks". 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016, Lucerne, Switzerland. 200-201.
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: 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016. 30 May to 2 June 2016. Lucerne, Switzerland. Conference proceedings "Living with natural risks". 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016, Lucerne, Switzerland, 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: 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016. 30 May to 2 June 2016. Lucerne, Switzerland. Conference proceedings "Living with natural risks". 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016, Lucerne, Switzerland, 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: 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016. 30 May to 2 June 2016. Lucerne, Switzerland. Conference proceedings "Living with natural risks". 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016, Lucerne, Switzerland, 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
Bartelt, P.; Buser, O.; Bühler, Y.; Dreier, L.; Christen, M., 2014: Numerical simulation of snow avalanches: modelling dilatative processes with cohesion in rapid granular shear flows. In: Hicks, M.A.; Brinkgreve, R.B.J.B.; Rohe, A. (eds), 2014: Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering - Proceedings. 8th European conference on numerical methods in geotechnical engineering (NUMGE 2014), Delft, The Netherlands. 327-332.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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). Wildbach- und Lawinenverbau, 76, 169: 282-292.
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 2012. 23 to 26 April 2012. Grenoble, France. Conference proceedings "Protection of living space from natural hazards". 12th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2012, Grenoble, France, 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U., 2005: Numerical calculation of snow avalanche runout distances. In: Soibelman, L.; Pena-Mora, F. (eds), 2005: Computing in Civil Engineering. Proceedings of the 2005 International Conference. International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering 2005, Cancun, Mexico. 927-938. doi: 10.1061/40794(179)88
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.
Swartz, M.; Mc Ardell, B.; Bartelt, P.; Christen, M., 2004: Evaluation of a two-phase debris flow model using field data from the Swiss Alps. In: 2004: 10th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2004. 24 to 27 May 2004. Riva, Trient, Italy. Conference proceedings "Schutz des Lebensraumes vor Hochwasser, Muren, Lawinen und Hangbewegungen". 10th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2004, Riva, Trient, Italy, May 24-27, 2004. 319-329.
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U., 2002: AVAL-1D: an avalanche dynamics program for the practice. In: 2002: 1st congress "Interpraevent in the Pacific Rim" 2002. 14 to 18 October 2002. Matsumoto, Japan. Conference proceedings "Protection of habitat against floods, debris flows and avalanches". 1st congress "Interpraevent in the Pacific Rim", Matsumoto, Japan, October 14-18, 2002. 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.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U., 2007: Hazard mapping and GIS. Stimulating avalanche, debris flow and rock-fall. GIM International, 21, 11: 23 (2 pp.).
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U., 2007: Modellierung von Lawinenabgängen. GIS-Business, 22-25.
Christen, M.; Bartelt, P.; Gruber, U., 2007: Modelling Avalanches. GEO: Geoconnexion International, 6, 4: 38-39.
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).