Model:TreeThrow

TreeThrow

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Model type	Single
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Model domain	Terrestrial
One-line model description	Sediment transport by tree throw on hillslopes
Extended model description	Plot scale, spatially implicit model of tree throw on hillslopes. We couple an existing forest growth model with a couple simple equations for the transport of sediment caused by tree fall.

Keywords:	tree throw, sediment transport,

First name	Matthew
Last name	Kirwan
Type of contact	Model developer
Institute / Organization	USGS, University of Virginia
Postal address 1	Dept. of Environmental Sciences
Postal address 2	PO Box 400123
Town / City	Charlottesville
Postal code	22904
State	Virginia
Country	United States
Email address	mkirwan@usgs.gov
Phone	434-924-3186
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Supported platforms	Unix, Linux, Windows
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Programming language	Fortran77
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Code optimized	Single Processor
Multiple processors implemented
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Start year development	2008
Does model development still take place?	Yes
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Program license type	GPL v2
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Memory requirements	--
Typical run time	Seconds to minutes

Describe input parameters	fraction of trees that move sediment when they die, # of plots to simulate, # of years to simulate, with or without growth of Chestnut.
Input format	ASCII
Other input format	Command line
Describe output parameters	Characteristics of tree growth (stand biomass, stem count, leaf area, diamter) and characteristics of sediment transport (sediment flux in m4/m/yr, # of tree falls)
Output 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	Growth, death, and regeneration of individual trees. Sediment flux moved by each tree.
Describe key physical parameters and equations	Species specific, logistic growth equation for individual trees. Sediment flux for each tree fall a function of sediment volume, transport distance, and hillslope angle. Sediment volume and transport distance a function of tree diamter.
Describe length scale and resolution constraints	Zero dimensional model simulating a 1/12 ha plot.
Describe time scale and resolution constraints	Annual time step, usually simulate ~1000 years.
Describe any numerical limitations and issues	--

Describe available calibration data sets	Requires calibration for relationship between: soil plate volume and tree diameter; soil plate width and tree diameter; soil plate depth and tree diameter. These relationships have been calibrated based on field data in the Southern Blue Ridge (Appalachian Mountains).
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Do you have current or future plans for collaborating with other researchers?	no, but would like to

Is there a manual available?	No
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