Terrain observations

REQUIREMENTS
Permission	All users
Connectivity	Online and offline

The terrain observation type provides a free-form field for the description of the terrain you are comfortable travelling in or the terrain that you are trying to avoid under the current conditions.

NOTE	This observation type was included into the system at the request of the InfoEx Advisory Group with the goal to encourage the exchange of terrain information. The detailed specifications for this observation type are currently still being developed.

Fig. 1: Default format of terrain observation entry form

Mandatory fields

Mandatory field are highlighted with a red outline and label. Incorrectly completed mandatory field will result in a validation error on submission.

NOTE	If you cannot see the highlighted field in the favourite section of your observation entry form, open all of the sections at the bottom to find the field that is causing the issue.

Name	Mandatory	Comment
Location	Always	Location of observation; needs to be single or combinations of operation area, forecast areas or operating zones.
Date	Always	Date of observation

All supported fields

Insert Link to Best Practice Document

Special functionalities

None

Related documents

Other observation types

• Weather observations
• Field summaries
• Avalanche observations
• Avalanche summaries
• Snow Profiles
• Terrain management
• General messages
• Avalanche control (additional subscription required)

Related functionality

• Difference between observations and assessments
• Entering and submitting observations overview
• Customizing observation entry forms

Functionality tested by

• Jan. 2, 2014: Pascal Haegeli