Model:ECSimpleSnow

ECSimpleSnow

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Model type	Single
Model part of larger framework	permafrost toolbox
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Spatial dimensions	1D
Spatial extent	Continental, Global, Landscape-Scale, Reach-Scale, Regional-Scale, Watershed-Scale
Model domain	Terrestrial, Hydrology, Climate
One-line model description	A simple snow model
Extended model description	ECSimpleSnow is a simple snow model that employs an empirical algorithm to melt or accumulate snow based on surface temperature and precipitation that has fallen since the previous analysis step.

Keywords:	, snow,

Name	Kang Wang
Type of contact	Model developer
Institute / Organization	University of Colorado Boulder
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Town / City	Boulder
Postal code	80303
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Country	United States
Email address	kang.wang@colorado.edu
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Supported platforms	Unix, Linux, Mac OS
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Programming language	Fortran90
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Model availability	As code
Source code availability (Or provide future intension)	Through web repository
Source web address	https://github.com/permamodel/Snow_BMI_Fortran
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Program license type	Apache public license
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Pre-processing software needed?	No
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Post-processing software needed?	No
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Visualization software needed?	No
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