pySnowClim Documentation¶
Welcome to pySnowClim, a robust, efficient, and open-source Python implementation of the SnowClim model. This package provides tools for simulating snow accumulation, melting, sublimation, and energy balance processes across various spatial and temporal scales.
Contents:
Overview¶
pySnowClim addresses the practical need for snow models that can accurately
simulate snow accumulation and melt across both large regions and fine spatial detail.
The model combines key physical processes with efficient algorithms to provide
high-resolution snowpack estimates, especially useful in complex terrain.
Key Features¶
Energy Balance Modeling: Comprehensive energy balance calculations including sensible heat, latent heat, and radiation
Multiple Albedo Options: Three different albedo parameterizations (Essery et al. 2013, Utah Energy Balance (UEB) Snow Model, VIC model)
Snow Physics: Realistic snow density evolution, refreezing processes, and liquid water content
Flexible Input/Output: Support for NetCDF and NumPy array formats
Efficient: Vectorized operations for processing multiple grid points simultaneously
Open Source: MIT licensed for academic and commercial use