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yuckster
02-26-2009, 06:30 PM
Anyone know what these symbols in the "crystal" column mean?

http://www.cnfaic.org/library/image.php/img/forecastor_obs/175-feb25mainbowl?width=688&image=/img/forecastor_obs/175-feb25mainbowl

skiyak777
02-26-2009, 07:57 PM
These symbols are used in the snowpilot program that allows you to record pit info on your palm pilot:
http://www.snowpilot.org/

If you download the program (free), there is a little window that shows the symbols and what they mean. In the pit you show they are (top to bottom)

wind crust

rounded grains
mixed forms rounded
surface deposits and crust
mixed forms rounded
surface deposits and crust
rounded grains

It also allows you to post your pits online and access info from pits other people have dug/posted.

PWDR8S
02-27-2009, 08:30 AM
I love the ability to upload pit studies like that.... Awesome coordination of resources and knowledge.