LAI

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4.3.27. LAI#

Parameters:

base_temperature#

Base temperature for initiating growing degree days (GDD) for leaf growth

Unit:

degC

Default:

None (optional)

gdd_full#

Growing degree days (GDD) needed for full capacity of LAI

Unit:

degC d

Default:

None (optional)

base_temperature_senescence#

Base temperature for initiating senescence degree days (SDD) for leaf off

Unit:

degC

Default:

None (optional)

sdd_full#

Senescence degree days (SDD) needed to initiate leaf off

Unit:

degC d

Default:

None (optional)

lai_min#

Leaf-off wintertime LAI value

Unit:

m2 m-2

Example:

0.1

lai_max#

Full leaf-on summertime LAI value

Unit:

m2 m-2

Default:

None (optional)

lai_power#

LAI calculation power parameters for growth and senescence

The lai_power parameter group is defined by the LAI Power Coefficients structure.

lai_type#

LAI calculation choice (0: original, 1: new high latitude)

Unit:

dimensionless

Example:

0

ref#

The ref parameter group is defined by the Reference Info structure.