# Slope Aspect Effect AI Agent Connect

> Calculates snow stability and solar/wind exposure based on terrain aspect.

## Overview
- **Category:** environment
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6lxEZr1WP1LXvCVJXLGqnQ6uW3rx5fjIhr2abv46/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** snow, avalanche, terrain, solar, wind

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized tools to analyze how terrain orientation affects snow conditions. It calculates sun exposure hours using `get_sun_exposure`, determines wind-driven snow redistribution with `get_wind_loading_effect`, and assesses overall snowpack risk via `predict_snow_stability`. It also identifies terrain-induced shading through `get_terrain_shadow_status` to provide a complete picture of slope environmental stressors.

## Tools

### get_sun_exposure
Calculates how many hours a specific slope receives direct sunlight

### get_terrain_shadow_status
Determines if a specific slope is currently in the shadow of a neighboring feature

### get_wind_loading_effect
Determines how much snow is being redistributed onto the slope by the wind

### predict_snow_stability
Provides a prediction of snowpack stability based on environmental stressors

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
How much sun exposure will a south-facing slope (180 degrees) at 45 degrees latitude get in winter at noon with 10% cloud cover?
```

**Response:** 
```
The south-facing slope will receive 6.5 hours of direct sunlight.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is the snow stable if there are 4 hours of sun, 5 units of wind loading, and the temperature is -2 degrees?
```

**Response:** 
```
The snow stability is Moderate.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Will a slope facing 270 degrees be leeward if the wind is blowing from 90 degrees at 20 km/h?
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**Response:** 
```
Yes, the slope is in a leeward position with a loading intensity of 7.2.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does this tool help with avalanche safety?**
By using `predict_snow_stability`, you can assess how solar radiation and wind loading contribute to snowpack instability, helping to identify high-risk areas.

**Can I check if a slope is in the shade?**
Yes, the `get_terrain_shadow_status` tool determines if a slope is currently obscured by neighboring terrain features.

**What inputs are required for sun exposure?**
To use `get_sun_exposure`, you need the slope aspect, latitude, current season, time of day, cloud cover, and whether terrain shadowing is present.