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== Welcome to the KRC Wiki ==
 
== Welcome to the KRC Wiki ==
  
KRC is a planetary surface temperature model developed by H. H. Kieffer.
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:KRC is incredibly flexible and has a wide range of functionality. Therefore, it is important to learn the basic capability of KRC.
KRC Stands for:  
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::*What can it do?
-K = k = conductivity
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::*How does it work?
-R = rho = density
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::*What conditions can be adjusted within the model?
-C = Cp = specific heat
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:In short, KRC can do a great deal and can vary almost any condition desired.
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The goal of this wiki page is to answer such questions, introduce new users to KRC, and reveal the full capabilities of KRC to both general and more advanced users. This wiki creates a central location for all KRC related questions and resources of the KRC Thermal Model.
  
{{header|Download|KRC|Download the latest version of KRC [[Download_KRC|here]].}}
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{{header|Compile|KRC|Instructions to compile the latest version of KRC [[Compile_KRC|here]].}}
 
  
{{header|KRC|on the Web|KRC is now available as a web application. To use KRC on the web, click [http://krc.mars.asu.edu/web_tool/ here]}}
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{{header|What is|[[What_is_KRC|KRC?]]|* [[Why_Use_KRC|Why I Should Use KRC?]]
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* [[When_has_KRC_been_Used|When has KRC been Used?]]}}
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''Here are some examples of plots that KRC can create once the model is understood. View more plots [[Additional Plots|here]]''
  
{{header|KRC|Tutorial|* [http://krc.mars.asu.edu/images/a/ad/KRC_Workshop_2013.pdf 2013 KRC Workshop at ASU]
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[[Image:Main_Page_Example_diurnal.png|thumb|left|This diurnal plot indicates surface and atmospheric temperatures for an entire day at different times of year. Click [[Diurnal_Temp_Plot|here]] to learn more.|350px]]
* A brief introduction to the Davinci interface is presented [[Introduction to the Davinci interface|here]].}}
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[[Image:down_ir.png|thumb|right|This plot indicates the seasonal changes in downward thermal flux emitted from the atmosphere hitting the surface. Click [[Downward_Thermal_Flux_Plot|here]] to learn more.|350px]]
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[[Image:Gbltitl.jpg|thumb|center|This full coverage map depicts the surface temperature based on KRC Model Runs performed by Hugh H. Kieffer. Figure 10. Kieffer, H. H. (2013). For more information view [http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2012JE004164/epdf PDF] or [http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2012JE004164/abstract Online article]|350px]]
  
{{header|Documentation|for KRC|*[[KRC_JGR_2013|A paper]] published in the Journal of Geophysical Research.  The paper contains lots of details on the inner workings of KRC and comparisons to other relevant models.}}
 
*[[KRC Workshop Videos|Videos]] of Hugh Kieffer describing the Model in a 2 day workshop.
 
* KRC's latest [http://krc.mars.asu.edu/index.php?title=Helplist Helplist]
 
* [http://krc.mars.asu.edu/images/9/98/V34_User_Guide.pdf KRC version 3.4 users guide]
 
* [http://krc.mars.asu.edu/images/d/dd/PORB_System.pdf The Planetary ORBit  (PORB) system]
 
* [http://krc.mars.asu.edu/images/7/79/PUG.pdf How to change to a body other than Mars]
 
  
{{header|How|to Guide|*[[:Category:Dust_opacity|Adequately Scale Dust Opacity]]
 
* [[:Category: Atmospheric_Properties|Adjust default Atmospheric Properties]]
 
* [[:Category: Airless Bodies|Run KRC for non-tidally locked airless bodies]]}}
 
  
{{header|KRC|validation report|* KRC validation reports are available [[Validation_1|here]]}}
 
  
{{header|Ls|on the Web|A Ls Tool is now available as a web application. To use the Ls Tool on the web, click [http://krc.mars.asu.edu/LsTool/ here]}}
 
  
{{header|Other| |*[[:Category:Issues|Known Interface Issues]]
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*[[:Category:Common Errors|Common User Errors]]
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{{header|How to |[[How_to_Use|Use KRC?]]|* [[Download_KRC_Software|Download]] KRC Davinci Interface
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*[[KRC_Version_Changes|Changes]] in New KRC Versions
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* The [[Beginner_Tutorial|Beginner KRC Davinci Tutorial]]
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**[[Davinci Functions List|Davinci KRC Functions List]]
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* The [[Advanced_Tutorial|Advanced KRC Davinci Tutorial]]
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* The [http://krc.mars.asu.edu/web_tool/ KRC Web Tool]
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* Use the [http://krc.mars.asu.edu/LsTool/ Online L<sub>S</sub> Calculator Tool]
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**[[How_to_Use_the_Online_LS_Calculator_Tool|How to Use L<sub>S</sub> Tool?]]
 
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{{header|Complete KRC|[[:Category:Parameter Glossary|Input Parameter Glossary]]|}}:''Glossary listed by the actual input parameters you type into Davinci (i.e. ELEV, TAUD, INERTIA, N5)''
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{{header|Complete KRC|[[:Category:Variable Glossary|Parameter Variable Glossary]]|}}:''Glossary listed by the Physical Variable represented by the parameters you type into Davinci (i.e. Elevation, Dust Opacity, Thermal Inertia, Model Run-Time)''
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{{header|Complete KRC|[[:Category:Parameter Category Glossary|Parameter Category Glossary]]|}}:''Glossary listed by the fields or subjects in which fall the parameters you type into Davinci (i.e. Surface Morphology, Atmosphere, Surface Properties, Time)''
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{{header|Complete KRC|[[Users_Guides|User's Guides and Related Literature]]|}}*[[Publications|Papers Published Using KRC]]
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{{header|Common |[[KRC_FAQ|KRC Issues and F.A.Q.]]|}}

Revision as of 10:52, 8 September 2017

Welcome to the KRC Wiki

KRC is incredibly flexible and has a wide range of functionality. Therefore, it is important to learn the basic capability of KRC.
  • What can it do?
  • How does it work?
  • What conditions can be adjusted within the model?
In short, KRC can do a great deal and can vary almost any condition desired.

The goal of this wiki page is to answer such questions, introduce new users to KRC, and reveal the full capabilities of KRC to both general and more advanced users. This wiki creates a central location for all KRC related questions and resources of the KRC Thermal Model.



What is KRC? 

Here are some examples of plots that KRC can create once the model is understood. View more plots here

This diurnal plot indicates surface and atmospheric temperatures for an entire day at different times of year. Click here to learn more.
This plot indicates the seasonal changes in downward thermal flux emitted from the atmosphere hitting the surface. Click here to learn more.
This full coverage map depicts the surface temperature based on KRC Model Runs performed by Hugh H. Kieffer. Figure 10. Kieffer, H. H. (2013). For more information view PDF or Online article





How to Use KRC? 


Complete KRC Input Parameter Glossary 

Glossary listed by the actual input parameters you type into Davinci (i.e. ELEV, TAUD, INERTIA, N5)


Complete KRC Parameter Variable Glossary 

Glossary listed by the Physical Variable represented by the parameters you type into Davinci (i.e. Elevation, Dust Opacity, Thermal Inertia, Model Run-Time)


Complete KRC Parameter Category Glossary 

Glossary listed by the fields or subjects in which fall the parameters you type into Davinci (i.e. Surface Morphology, Atmosphere, Surface Properties, Time)


Complete KRC User's Guides and Related Literature 


Common KRC Issues and F.A.Q. 


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