Land Surface Model

A Land Surface Model (LSM) is a computer simulation that predicts how the Earth's surface interacts with the atmosphere. It calculates processes like how soil absorbs and releases water, how vegetation grows and affects the climate, and how energy from the sun warms the land. These models help scientists understand weather patterns, climate change, and environmental health by providing detailed insights into land-atmosphere exchanges. Essentially, an LSM helps us understand and forecast how land surfaces influence and respond to environmental conditions.