Available Models and Parameterizations

Standalone and integrated models

As described in the ClimaLand fundamental concepts page, ClimaLand contains a variety of standalone and integrated models. A complete list of available models is provided here.

ClimaLand standalone models

This table shows the abstract type (where applicable) and concrete type for each model. Abstract types are a concept originating in object-oriented programming that allow us to create a hierarchy of model types. For example, we can define an abstract type AbstractSoilModel, and then create specific models RichardsModel and EnergyHydrology as subtypes. This helps organize models and makes it easier to write functions that work with any model in the group via multiple dispatch on the abstract type. For more information about abstract types, please see the Julia manual.

ClimaLand integrated models

Model parameterizations

Each model contains one or more parameterizations, often with several options to choose from. The following tables show all available parameterizations to clarify the different model setups.

We also note the default option for each parameterization. This is what the model will use automatically when built with just the basic inputs (domain, forcing data, and TOML parameter file), without customizing the parameterizations yourself. The defaults are only explicitly shown here for standalone models but are also inherited by any integrated model containing a given standalone model, unless otherwise noted.

Soil Models

EnergyHydrology

RichardsModel

CanopyModel

SnowModel