User:Aaron

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 KRC Davinci Interface is a sufficient and comprehensive method for using KRC. Therefore, the KRC Davinci Interface is the recommended method to use KRC.

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.

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What is KRC? 

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

Plot Examples

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

Select a Body Type for Focused Help

Download

How to Download KRC? 

• Changes in New KRC Versions
• View previous versions with the [KRC Davinci Interface Subversion Repository]

How to Run the KRC Davinci Interface?

Use the KRC Davinci Interface if: You want to study the conditions on Mars and develop a model for the surface based on times of year (recommended)

Tutorials

• The Beginner KRC Davinci Interface Tutorial
  • Common KRC Functions List.
• The Advanced KRC Davinci Tutorial.

KRC Fortran Input Files

How to Run KRC Directly with Fortran Input Files? 

Use the KRC Fortran Input files if: You are an advanced KRC user, understand all aspects of the model, and do not require the graphing capabilities associated with Davinci

• View the Original Fortran Master Input File (master.inp)

KRC Web Tool

Use the KRC Web Tool 

Use the KRC Web Tool if: You are using KRC as a one-time experiment and do not need the full capabilities of KRC

L_S Calculator Tool

Use the Online L_S Calculator Tool 

• How to Use L_S Tool?

Glossary

Parameter Glossary (i.e. ELEV, TAUD, INERTIA)

Complete KRC Input Parameter Glossary. 

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

Variable Glossary (i.e. Elevation, Dust Opacity, Thermal Inertia)

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)

Category Glossary (i.e. Surface Morphology, Atmosphere, Surface Properties)

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)

User's Guides

Complete KRC User's Guides and Related Literature. 

KRC F.A.Q.

Common KRC Issues and F.A.Q.