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ChronoLorica: introduction of a soil–landscape evolution model combined with geochronometers
W. Marijn van der Meij
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Institute of Geography, University of Cologne, Zülpicher Str.
45, 50674 Cologne, Germany
Arnaud J. A. M. Temme
Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences, Kansas State
University, 920 N17th Street, Manhattan, KS, USA
Steven A. Binnie
Institute of Geology and Mineralogy, University of Cologne,
Zülpicher Str. 49b, 50674 Cologne, Germany
Tony Reimann
Institute of Geography, University of Cologne, Zülpicher Str.
45, 50674 Cologne, Germany
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Short summary
We present our model ChronoLorica. We coupled the original Lorica model, which simulates soil and landscape evolution, with a geochronological module that traces cosmogenic nuclide inventories and particle ages through simulations. These properties are often measured in the field to determine rates of landscape change. The coupling enables calibration of the model and the study of how soil, landscapes and geochronometers change under complex boundary conditions such as intensive land management.
We present our model ChronoLorica. We coupled the original Lorica model, which simulates soil...
