Table 4 Sand properties required by NicheMapR’s microclimate model
| Â | Sand Depth (cm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|  | 0–2.5 | 2.5–10 | 10–30 | 30–60 |
Bulk density (g/cm3) | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.24 | 1.24 |
Saturated water content (cm3/cm3) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Mineral thermal conductivity (W/mK) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 |
Mineral heat capacity (J/KgK) | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
Mineral density (g/cm3) | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.66 |
% sand moisture | 0 | 6.75 | 7.57 | 9.84 |
Reflectance (%) | 41.15 | - | - | - |