WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Wednesday, 8 January 2014 - 01:00 pm (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination: European Free Trade Association General
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Building of WSL Institute for Snow and Avalange Research SLF in Davos Dorf © Capricorn4049/cc-by-3.0
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The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF engages in research, scientific services, teaching and public relations, focusing on snow, the atmosphere, natural hazards, permafrost and mountain ecosystems.
The SLF’s employees are active in both basic and applied research. The objective of their work is to develop practical instruments for public authorities, industry and the general public, which can be used, for example, to manage the risk associated with natural hazards or analyse climatic and environmental changes.
Building of WSL Institute for Snow and Avalange Research SLF in Davos Dorf © Capricorn4049/cc-by-3.0
The SLF is also eager to share its knowledge with the general public. Its employees therefore publish articles, conduct guided tours of the institute, represent the SLF on public occasions, and appear on radio and television.
The link between science, application and public relations at the SLF dates back a long time. Since as long ago as 1945, when the Swiss Army’s avalanche warning service was attached to the SLF, the institute has been able to pursue its scientific and practical interests under one roof. The institute is located in
Davos in the Swiss
Canton of Graubünden .
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