Mineralization In The San Juan Mountains, Colorado,
2010
University of Texas at El Paso
Mineralization In The San Juan Mountains, Colorado, William M. Sheriff
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
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A Dynamic Physical Model For Soil Temperature And Water In Taylor Valley, Antarctica,
2010
Colorado State University - Fort Collins
A Dynamic Physical Model For Soil Temperature And Water In Taylor Valley, Antarctica, H. W. Hunt, Andrew G. Fountain, Peter T. Doran, Hassan J. Basagic
Geography Faculty Publications and Presentations
We developed a simulation model for terrestrial sites including sensible heat exchange between the atmosphere and ground surface, inter- and intra-layer heat conduction by rock and soil, and shortwave and longwave radiation. Water fluxes included snowmelt, freezing/thawing of soil water, soil capillary flow, and vapour flows among atmosphere, soil, and snow. The model accounted for 96-99% of variation in soil temperature data. No long-term temporal trends in soil temperature were apparent. Soil water vapour concentration in thawed surface soil in summer often was higher than in frozen deeper soils, leading to downward vapour fluxes. Katabatic winds caused a reversal of …
