Avalanche Risk Indicator

The Avalanche Risk Indicator is a device for mountain-skiers who need help to analyze the snow condition and the probability of an avalanche.

User Environment

Mountains can be very hostile. Weather conditions can change dramatically from one hour to the next. In just a few minutes a storm can roll in when the sky was perfectly clear, and in just a few hours the temperatures can drop from extremely hot temperatures to below freezing-point. With the global warming still going strong, the weather is becoming more and more extreme and unpredictable.

• By being connected to the weather-station via satellites, the user gets updated weather and avalanche risk status for the current location.
• In case of an emergency, the device can also send S.O.S message with GPS coordinates through a satellite messaging service.
• A reflector is built in to help the rescue personnel locate the user.
• Power can be generated with external antenna.