Depth System
Maximum Typical Error
5%
Maximum depth error for a layer location as a percentage of that layer’s depth. Dependent on good probing technique and appropriate snow conditions
Mean Error
2.3%
Average depth error for a layer location as a percentage of that layer’s depth
Force System
Hardness Resolution
3 kPa
Scope can differentiate between layers with a hardness difference of 3 kPa or greater (mean F - 4F kPa difference is about 60kPa, so the scope force resolution is much better than hand hardness tests or the Ram)
Minimum Identifiable Layer Thickness
1.5 mm
Temperature Variability
0.2%/degree C
Hardness Range
3-550kPa
The Snow Scope will always identify relatively hard or soft layers as thin as 1.5mm when there is a significant hardness difference (1 hand hardness jump or greater). For layers that are very similar in hardness, 7mm is the repeatably identifiable minimum layer thickness
Force values will fluctuate a maximum of 0.2%/C on an absolute scale (they should not change relative to each other, so snow structure will not be affected)
Scope can read snow hardnesses between the low - middle range of F hardness and the upper range of P hardness
Physical
Extended Length
220cm/300cm
In the standard configuration, the max depth that can be probed is 220cm. A 300cm option is also available. For depths greater than 300cm, custom solutions are available.
Collapsed Length
43cm
Weight
385g (220cm)
475g (300cm)
The scope will collapse and fold up to this length similarly to an avalanche rescue probe
weight of the Scope, including collapsible probe, protective case, and batteries