A factorial snowpack model (FSM 1.0)

A model for the coupled mass and energy balances of snow on the ground requires representations of absorption of solar radiation by snow, heat conduction in snow, compaction of snow, transfer of heat to snow from the air and retention and refreezing of meltwater in snow. Many such models exist, but...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: R. Essery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-12-01
Series:Geoscientific Model Development
Online Access:http://www.geosci-model-dev.net/8/3867/2015/gmd-8-3867-2015.pdf