Conducting Numerical Analysis of Mt.Baker Snowfall Data
Document Type
Poster
Event Website
https://source2022.sched.com/
Start Date
16-5-2022
End Date
16-5-2022
Keywords
Numerical Analysis, Interpolation, Mt. Baker
Abstract
Since the mid 19th century, the scientific study of climate change has been a growing global issue. An area of study related to climate change is the fluctuations in snowfall levels at ski resorts. Over the last decade almost all ski resorts in Washington state began using snow machines, which are used to create snow, to help sustain business during periods of low snowfall in the winter season. The only Washington State resort not using snow machines is Mt. Baker Ski Area. This research examines the yearly total snowfall of Mt. Baker ski area over the past 50 years. This analysis is conducted using interpolation techniques and numerical differentiation. The goals of this study is to try and forecast future snow levels at Mt. Baker ski area.
Recommended Citation
Bundy, Cameron, "Conducting Numerical Analysis of Mt.Baker Snowfall Data" (2022). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 21.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2022/COTS/21
Department/Program
Applied Mathematics
Additional Mentoring Department
Mathematics
Conducting Numerical Analysis of Mt.Baker Snowfall Data
Since the mid 19th century, the scientific study of climate change has been a growing global issue. An area of study related to climate change is the fluctuations in snowfall levels at ski resorts. Over the last decade almost all ski resorts in Washington state began using snow machines, which are used to create snow, to help sustain business during periods of low snowfall in the winter season. The only Washington State resort not using snow machines is Mt. Baker Ski Area. This research examines the yearly total snowfall of Mt. Baker ski area over the past 50 years. This analysis is conducted using interpolation techniques and numerical differentiation. The goals of this study is to try and forecast future snow levels at Mt. Baker ski area.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2022/COTS/21
Faculty Mentor(s)
Brandy Wiegers