Model:CryoGrid3

CryoGrid3

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Model type	Single
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Spatial dimensions	1D
Spatial extent	Reach-Scale
Model domain	Terrestrial, Cryosphere
One-line model description	CryoGrid 3 is a simple land-surface scheme dedicated to modeling of ground temperatures in permafrost environments.
Extended model description	The model calculates the surface energy balance in order to represent energy transfer processes between the atmosphere and the ground. These processes include the radiation balance, the exchange of sensible heat, as well as evaporation and condensation. For a realistic representation of the thermal dynamics of the ground, the model includes processes such as the phase change of soil water and an insulating snow cover during winter.

Keywords:	Surface energy balance, permafrost,

Name	Sebastian Westermann
Type of contact	Model developer
Institute / Organization	Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo
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Town / City	Oslo
Postal code	0371
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Country	Norway
Email address	sebastian.westermann@geo.uio.no
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Name	Moritz Langer
Type of contact	Model developer
Institute / Organization	Alfred-Wegener-Institute Potsdam
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Town / City	Potsdam
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Country	Germany
Email address	mlanger@awi.de
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Supported platforms	Unix, Mac OS, Windows
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Programming language	Matlab
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Code optimized	Single Processor
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Start year development	2014
Does model development still take place?	Yes
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Code development status	Active
When did you indicate the 'code development status'?	2020
Model availability	As code
Source code availability (Or provide future intension)	Through web repository
Source web address	https://github.com/CryoGrid/CryoGrid3
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Program license type	GPL v3
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Memory requirements	--
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Describe input parameters	[[Describe input parameters model::The model is driven by time series of (i) air temperature Tair [K], relative or absolute humidity (RH [-] or q [-]) and wind speed u [ms−1] at a known height above ground h [m], (ii) incoming short-wave and long-wave radiation (Sin and Lin) [Wm−2], (iii) air pressure p [P a], and (iv) rates of snowfall and rainfall (Psand Pr) [ms−1].]]
Input format	ASCII
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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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Describe processes represented by the model	For forward time integration, the simplest possible scheme, first-order forward Euler, is employed.
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Is there a manual available?	Yes
Upload manual if available:	Media:Cryogrid3.pdf
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Authors

Sebastian Westermann

Langer

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Featured publication(s)	Year	Model described	Type of Reference	Citations
Westermann, S.; Langer, M.; Boike, J.; Heikenfeld, M.; Peter, M.; Etzelmüller, B.; Krinner, G.; 2016. Simulating the thermal regime and thaw processes of ice-rich permafrost ground with the land-surface model CryoGrid 3. Geoscientific Model Development, 9, 523–546. 10.5194/gmd-9-523-2016 (View/edit entry)	2016	CryoGrid3	Model overview	106
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