FASST Vegetation Models
Abstract
The one-dimensional dynamic state of the ground model FASST (Fast All-season Soil Strength) is a state of the ground model developed by Frankenstein and Koenig (2004) as part of the Army's Battlespace Terrain Reasoning and Awareness (BTRA) research program. In its original form, the only effects vegetation had on FASST were to change the surface albedo and emissivity. Recently, a two tier, multilayer vegetation algorithm was added. These can be implemented separately or together. Both alter the soil surface energy and moisture budgets. In this report we will discuss the energy balance equations used to solve for the low vegetation, canopy and ground temperatures. In solving these equations, the effects of precipitation interception and soil moisture modification attributable to root-uptake are incorporated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA428989
Entities
People
- George Koenig
- Susan Frankenstein
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center