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Articles | Volume 18, issue 17
Articles | Volume 18, issue 17
https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-18-5725-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-18-5725-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 18, issue 17
Model description paper
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05 Sep 2025
Model description paper |  | 05 Sep 2025

PALM-SLUrb v24.04: a single-layer urban canopy model for the PALM model system – model description and first evaluation

Sasu Karttunen, Matthias Sühring, Ewan O'Connor, and Leena Järvi

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This paper presents PALM-SLUrb, a single-layer urban canopy model for the PALM model system, designed to simulate urban–atmosphere interactions without resolving flow around individual buildings. The model is described in detail and evaluated against grid-resolved urban canopy simulations, demonstrating its ability to model urban surfaces accurately. By bridging the gap between computational efficiency and physical detail, PALM-SLUrb broadens PALM's potential for urban climate research.
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