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Scattering by Arbitrarily Inclined Leaves (SAIL) Model
 Entry ID: USDA_ARS_SAIL

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Abstract: The Scattering by Arbitrarily Inclined Leaves (SAIL) Model is a widely used model that describes light interaction in vegetation canopies. This model is based on very idealized canopy architectural features and transport formulas that assume the plant stand is horizontally homogeneous and laterally infinite. WinSail is adapted from a DOS version of Sail developed by Dr. Moon Kim, USDA, ... View entire text
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Service Citation
Originators: USDA Agricultural Research Service
Title: Scattering by Arbitrarily Inclined Leaves (SAIL) Model
Provider: USDA Agricultural Research Service
URL: http://www.ars.usda.gov/services/software/download.htm?softwareid=12
Service Keywords
MODELS >COMPONENT PROCESS MODELS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
BIOSPHERE >VEGETATION >CANOPY CHARACTERISTICS Parameter Definition
BIOSPHERE >VEGETATION >LEAF CHARACTERISTICS Parameter Definition
BIOSPHERE >VEGETATION >PLANT CHARACTERISTICS Parameter Definition
BIOSPHERE >VEGETATION >VEGETATION COVER Parameter Definition
ISO Topic Category
BIOTA
Project
BOREAS >The Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study Supplemental Info
Access Constraints Users must complete a registration form in order to download software.
Ancillary Keywords
Models
Vegetation
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Service Provider
USDA/ARS > Agricultural Research Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.ars.usda.gov

Service Provider Personnel
Name: USDA-ARS
Phone: 254-770-6500
Fax: 254-770-6561
Contact Address:
USDA-ARS
Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory
808 E. Blackland Rd.
City: Temple
Province or State: TX
Postal Code: 76502
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Online
Fees: No fees
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2007-04-10
SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-12-21
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