Table 3 TEMP/W model iterations in this study
From: Permafrost thaw and ground settlement considering long-term climate impact in northern Alaska
Model | Scenario | Ground surface condition | n-factor | Air temperature data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
nf | nt | ||||
Initial | Organic layer and tundra vegetative cover | 0.5 | 1 | Historical | |
Undisturbed | 1 | Average of 28 CMIP5 Models | |||
Tundra | 2 | Upper Bound (BNU-ESM) | |||
3 | Lower Bound (CMCC-CESM) | ||||
4 | Gravel fill and maintained surface | 0.95 | 1.25 | Average of 28 CMIP5 Models | |
Gravel road | 5 | Upper Bound (BNU-ESM) | |||
6 | Lower Bound (CMCC-CESM) | ||||