Snow age coefficient in radiation melt function, which is a part of the empirical snow melt function.
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Default |
Unit |
Symbol |
Equation |
Function |
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0.1 |
day-1 |
s2 |
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The coefficient is used in an exponential function, which determines how fast the melting because of global radiation is approaching the value valid for old mature snow. The normal value implies that 63 % of the change from new to old snow takes place after 10 days.