PR #3621 implemented a minimal MVP for the events.json schema.
The next feature that is required is to add an optional fraction_area_0to1 to reflect the fraction of the area that the crop was planted on.
For example, a ground cover could be planted in an orchard with a fractional cover.
Outside scope, but for reference: For mixing crops in the single-pft SIPNET, we have defined a separate 'ecosystem impact' value that roughly accounts for the fact that an understory crop will have less growth than its fractional cover. That conversion will be handled by write.configs.SIPNET.
Other ideas from previous discussion:
- make crop required
- rotation object that summarizes timeline and makes it clear what is in the field on a given date (as suggested by Istem)
From #3551 (comment)_
PR #3621 implemented a minimal MVP for the events.json schema.
The next feature that is required is to add an optional
fraction_area_0to1to reflect the fraction of the area that the crop was planted on.For example, a ground cover could be planted in an orchard with a fractional cover.
Outside scope, but for reference: For mixing crops in the single-pft SIPNET, we have defined a separate 'ecosystem impact' value that roughly accounts for the fact that an understory crop will have less growth than its fractional cover. That conversion will be handled by write.configs.SIPNET.
Other ideas from previous discussion:
From #3551 (comment)_