: Compare outputs against FLUXNET or satellite data (MODIS).
: Functions at local, regional, and global scales.
Terminal scrolls with annual progress. If successful, you'll see:
| Term | Definition | |------|-------------| | | Plant Functional Type – a group of plants with similar physiological traits (e.g., tropical broadleaf evergreen tree). | | Patch | A virtual area representing a homogeneous community structure. Multiple patches simulate spatial heterogeneity. | | Stand | A collection of patches sharing the same environment (climate, soil). | | Gridcell | The basic spatial unit – usually 0.5° x 0.5° or 1° x 1°. | | Fire | A disturbance module that removes biomass based on fuel load and climate dryness. | | N-limitation | Optional nitrogen cycle that can constrain carbon uptake. |