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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: R. Essery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2004-01-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/8/1047/2004/hess-8-1047-2004.pdf