Site Parameters for Lower Layer Pools Initial Values

Notes

The indices in the parameter names, "1..3", indicate a range of values, 1 through 3, representing active, slow, and passive pools, respectively

Units for these parameters are g m-2 over the depth range 20-D cm, where D = the soil depth (corresponding to site parameters THICK(*) ).

If a pool value is not supplied, it will be given an initial value using the following equation (assuming here that soil is 200 cm thick, and the initial simulation layer thickness is 20 cm):

pool amount (g m-2) =  simulation layer pool * fixed parameter LHZF(1..3)  * 180 / 20 (1)

where 180 cm is the initial thickness of the lower layer.

Parameter Descriptions

Parameter Description Units Valid Values Default Values
LHICU(1..3) lower horizon initial unlabeled C amount for active, slow, and passive pools. g m-2    
LHICL(1..3) lower horizon initial labeled C amount for active, slow, and passive pools. g m-2    
LHIN(1..3) lower horizon initial N amount for active, slow, and passive pools. g m-2    
LHIP(1..3) lower horizon initial P amount for active, slow, and passive pools. g m-2    
LHIS(1..3) lower horizon initial S amount for active, slow, and passive pools. g m-2    

See Also

Site Parameters
Model Parameters
About the Model Internal Parameterization