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KRC is a planetary surface temperature model developed by H. H. Kieffer.
KRC Stands for: -K = k = conductivity -R = rho = density -C = Cp = specific heat
Download KRC
Download the latest version of KRC here.
Compile KRC
Instructions to compile the latest version of KRC here.
KRC on the Web
KRC is now available as a web application. To use KRC on the web, click here
KRC Tutorial
- [Presentation] from the 2013 KRC Workshop
- A brief introduction to the Davinci interface is presented here.
Documentation for KRC
- 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.
- Videos of Hugh Kieffer describing the Model in a 2 day workshop.
- KRC's latest Helplist.
How to Guide
- Adequately Scale Dust Opacity
- Adjust default Atmospheric Properties
- Run KRC for non-tidally locked airless bodies
KRC validation report
- KRC validation reports are available here
Ls on the Web
A Ls Tool is now available as a web application. To use the Ls Tool on the web, click here
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