Andreas Stoffel

Function

System specialist

Alpine environment and natural hazards

Alpine Remote Sensing

Contact

stoffel(at)slfto make life hard for spam bots.ch

+41 81 417 02 43+41 81 417 02 43

WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Flüelastrasse 11
7260 Davos Dorf

Site

Davos Da D 1 05

FURTHER INFORMATION

Projects

Safe roads

In this project we develop and combine cutting-edge remote sensing technology with snow depth distribution and RAMMS avalanche modelling. With this we want to improve the decision base for road safety in the Dischma valley in Davos.

Automatic detection of avalanches in remote sensing data

Comprehensive satellite data, for smaller areas also drone images, with high resolution are well suited for the documentation of avalanche periods. For a (near-) realtime use the SLF is working on automating the mapping.

Kleiner Piz Buin: experimental investigations

In July 2020, the SLF identified a highly fissured and deformed potential rockfall mass with an incipient crest near the summit of Kleiner Piz Buin.

Avalanche hazard indication maps

Large scale avalanche hazard indication maps for Graubünden and Liechtenstein.

Avalanche terrain maps

New maps show avalanche terrain and take into account avalanche release and runout.

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Publications WSL

Scientific publication article peer reviewed

Schmucki, G.; Bartelt, P.; Bühler, Y.; Caviezel, A.; Graf, C.; Marty, M.; Stoffel, A.; Huggel, C., 2023: Towards an automated acquisition and parametrization of debris‐flow prone torrent channel properties based on photogrammetric‐derived uncrewed aerial vehicle data. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, doi: 10.1002/esp.5585

Bühler, Y.; Stoffel, A.; Eberhard, L.; Bührle, L., 2023: Fotogrammetrische Schneehöhenkartierung aus Drohnen-, Flugzeug- und Satellitenbildern. In: Eidg. Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft, WSL (eds), 2023: Neue Fernerkundungstechnologien für die Umweltforschung und Praxis. Forum für Wissen 2023, Birmensdorf. 61-66. doi: 10.55419/wsl:33072

Ringenbach, A.; Bebi, P.; Bartelt, P.; Rigling, A.; Christen, M.; Bühler, Y.; Stoffel, A.; Caviezel, A., 2022: Modeling deadwood for rockfall mitigation assessments in windthrow areas. Earth Surface Dynamics, 10, 6: 1303-1319. doi: 10.5194/esurf-10-1303-2022

Ringenbach, A.; Stihl, E.; Bühler, Y.; Bebi, P.; Bartelt, P.; Rigling, A.; Christen, M.; Lu, G.; Stoffel, A.; Kistler, M.; Degonda, S.; Simmler, K.; Mader, D.; Caviezel, A., 2022: Full-scale experiments to examine the role of deadwood in rockfall dynamics in forests. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 22, 7: 2433-2443. doi: 10.5194/nhess-22-2433-2022

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 Sciences, 22, 6: 1825-1843. doi: 10.5194/nhess-22-1825-2022

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Further scientific publications

Bühler, Y.; Bebi, P.; Christen, M.; Margreth, S.; Stoffel, A.; Stoffel, L.; Marty, C.; Bartelt, P.; Kühne, R., 2022: Automatisch berechnete Gefahrenhinweiskarten für Lawinen. Automated avalanche hazard indication mapping. Wildbach- und Lawinenverbau, 86, 190: 88-95.

Bühler, Y.; Bührle, L.; Eberhard, L.; Marty, M.; Stoffel, A., 2021: Grossflächige Schneehöhen-Kartierung mit Flugzeug und Satellit. Geomatik Schweiz, Géomatique Suisse, Geomatica Svizzera, 119, 9-10: 212-215.

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.

Schweizer, J.; Mitterer, C.; Techel, F.; Stoffel, A.; Reuter, B., 2018: Quantifying the obvious: the avalanche danger level. In: 2018: International snow science workshop proceedings 2018. International snow science workshop, ISSW 2018, Innsbruck. 1052-1058.

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.

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Magazine article and brochures

Noetzli, C.; Bühler, Y.; Lorenzi, D.; Stoffel, A.; Rohrer, M., 2019: Schneedecke als Wasserspeicher. Drohnen können helfen, die Abschätzungen der Schneereserven zu verbessern. Wasser, Energie, Luft, 111, 3: 153-157.

Bühler, Y.; Stoffel, A.; Eberhard, L.; Feuerstein, G.C.; Lurati, D.; Guler, A.; Margreth, S., 2018: Drohneneinsatz für die Kartierung der Schneehöhenverteilung. Bündnerwald, 71, 8: 20-24.

Auer, M.; Meister, R.; Stoffel, A.; Weingartner, R., 2004: Analyse und Darstellung der mittleren monatlichen Schneehöhen in der Schweiz. Wasser, Energie, Luft, 96, 7-8: 173-178.

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