SNOW DEPTH
MEASUREMENT
WE GUIDE YOU THROUGH
ALL THE UPS AND DOWNS.
PRINOTH SNOW DEPTH MEASUREMENT
Outstanding snow management
with PRINOTH’s Snow Depth
Measurement.
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saving on resources
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increase in efficiency
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cost saving
In collaboration with Leica Geosystems, PRINOTH is offering Snow Depth Measurement,
a satellite-based system which makes visualization and highly accurate measurement
of snow depth possible.
Based on the tried-and-tested Leica iCON alpine system, the software has been
specially adapted to meet requirements in the snow. This system uses a 3D model of
the terrain without snow to provide the basis for accurately measuring snow depth.
*The figures shown here relate to the past experience of SNOW HOW users. The actual savings may vary depending
on the size and organization of the ski resort.
THE SYSTEM IN DETAIL
Reference station
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Server
GSM
The driver is shown the exact snow depth and the terrain profile in real time on a monitor
installed in the snow grooming vehicle. This means that during the preparation stage he can
respond directly to the GPS-antenna and angle-sensor data which is evaluated in real time. Snow
management is thus optimized from production to distribution and preparation.
Snow Depth Measurement can be used for slopes, parks and pipes as well as ski jumps. It is a
satellite-based system which provides accurate measurement results. Reference data must be
created in addition.
The Leica Ready Kit is pre-installed in the vehicles by PRINOTH at the factory. The system configuration and final commissioning at the customer’s premises is carried out by Leica Geosystems
using the iCON alpine system.
EXPLANATION OF INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS
3-D-terrain model
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As a reference for calculating current snow depth (below the vehicle and blade)
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As a basis for terrain modelling (covering ditches or constructing parks)
Two-antenna system
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Higher level of precision
- Faster initialization
- 2 measuring points under the vehicle
- 1 measuring point under the blade
- Reference station for positioning accurate to the centimeter
± 3 cm below the vehicle
± 5 cm below the blade
Live sensor technology
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Calculation of the absolute depth under the blade in real time
Data transfer between machine and server over UHF or GSM
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Measurement data is updated immediately after the passage and can be accessed in all vehicles
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Separate display fitted as standard
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Snow measurement results are always visible
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Unmarked vehicle data
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Various viewing modes
EXAMPLE
An example of the benefits of
Snow Depth Measurement.
Potential savings
Slope
Subsoil/terrain
A section of slope 1 km long and 30 meters wide. Snowmaking requirement assumed: 10 cm of artificial snow.
At an average cost of 2 to 7 euro per m³ this results in expenditure of between 6,000 and 21,000 euro. But is this huge investment actually
necessary? Or is enough snow already available? You can tell straight away using the system from PRINOTH and Leica Geosystems.
This gives you great potential for savings.
In addition, SNOW DEPTH MEASUREMENT can provide you with planning certainty at the start and end of the season.
Start of the season
End of the season
Certainty when deciding to open slopes thanks to precise
Targeted movement of snow allows slopes or sections of
information about snow depth
slopes to be kept open
PRINOTH. AT THE SUMMIT OF PROFESSIONALISM
Snow is our profession. Being a snow groomer manufacturer, PRINOTH is an
expert in slope preparation. We have international market knowledge, expertise
derived globally, and many years’ experience acquired in our everyday work and at
world championships and Olympic Games. Snow Depth Measurement provides
a measurement system under both the blade and the vehicle, making it possible
to react directly and immediately to snow conditions, and is therefore unique.
Owing to our many years of measurement experience we guarantee absolute
reliability. The equipment is installed at the factory, and Leica Geosystems carries
out the installation and conducts training at your site.
HUGE BENEFITS FOR YOUR SKI RESORT
Snow Depth Measurement means you can
act rather than react.
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Targeted and optimized snow management
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- Making snow
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The only manufacturer with position measuring directly BELOW the blade
- Moving snow
- Slope preparation
- Saves time and reduces costs
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Data quality in real time
- Immediate view of the snow situation
- Transmission of data in real time to other drivers’ vehicles
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Perfect alignment with simultaneous slope conditioning
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Improved slope quality
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Prolonged slope quality
- Extra skiing days at the start and end of the season
- Durability of the slope is optimized every day
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