科学技術振興調整費関係外国人研究者研究報告書
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In summary, The rest of the world--especially the United States--can learn much from Japan's technology of avalanche defense structures. Also, I believe that Japan could benefit from learning the technology of avalanche forecasting and control which has become standard operating proceedure in most every other populatd, avalanche-prone area of the world. If we share our technology and cooperate, we can all move forward. Although using explosives in Japan would be very difficult, there are other technologies which do not use explosives (such as Gasex and seismic compressed air guns) which work quite well. However, the direct use of explosives, including two-component explosives, works much better. Even without using explosives, it is imperative that ski areas and other endevors which operate in avalanche terrain, learn the well develped technology of avalanche forecasting. They can do this in one of two ways : first, they can spend a season at a ski area where state-of-the-art avalanche forecasting is done in North America, Europe, or New Zealand. Second, they can hire a consultant to spend a season and teach them the technology. Finally, it is also imperative that an avalanche forecast program use local residents and local knowledge of avalanche paths and climate. Even though avalanche forecasts can be issued from an office, it is very important that the forecaster have regular direct contact with the snow. I look forward to continued cooperation and exchange between Japan and the U.S.
- 独立行政法人防災科学技術研究所の論文
- 1995-10-31