Statistical representation of mountain shading
Shadows cast by the mountains themselves have a strong influence on the surface energy balance of mountainous regions. If the influence of shadows is to be included on sub-grid scales in a surface energy balance model, a statistical representation has to be used. Slope components calculated from d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2004-01-01
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Series: | Hydrology and Earth System Sciences |
Online Access: | http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/8/1047/2004/hess-8-1047-2004.pdf |