WhiteMatter is an interactive Streamlit application designed to help ski resorts estimate the efficiency of using a nucleating agent. The tool compares resource usage and operational costs with and without the use of nucleating agents, based on scientifically grounded climate scenarios and user-defined parameters such as slope area, snow depth, and energy prices.
- Simulation of snow, water, and energy demand over customizable time periods and ski area sizes
- Dynamic calculation of cost savings from using nucleating agents
- Fully adjustable input parameters (e.g., energy cost, water usage, climate scenario)
- Clear visualizations of potential savings in both percentages and absolute values
- Expandable section with detailed explanations of all calculations
This application supports decision-makers in alpine regions by offering a transparent and flexible tool for estimating the utility of nucleating agents – both economically and ecologically.