Articles | Volume 19, issue 10
https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-19-4661-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-19-4661-2026
Model description paper
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01 Jun 2026
Model description paper |  | 01 Jun 2026

ForEdgeClim v1.0: a 3D process-based microclimate model incorporating vertical and lateral radiative and thermal fluxes to simulate forest edge-to-core transitions

Emma Van de Walle, Félicien Meunier, Steven J. De Hertog, Louise Terryn, Pieter Sanczuk, Kim Calders, Francis wyffels, Pieter De Frenne, Michiel Stock, and Hans Verbeeck

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EmmaVdW27/ForEdgeClim: ForEdgeClim v1.0.1 Emma Van de Walle https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19630260

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We present ForEdgeClim, a process-based model that simulates forest microclimate temperatures from edges to forest interiors. The model combines high-resolution forest structure, meteorological data, and a physically based energy balance that includes vertical and lateral radiation and heat exchange. Validation with field measurements shows that ForEdgeClim captures observed edge-to-core temperature gradients, supporting its use for studying forest fragmentation and climate impacts.
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