get_runoff

cosipy.modules.percolation.get_runoff(grid)[source]

Get meltwater runoff for a column.

Runoff is equal to LWC in the last node & must be converted from kg/m3 to kg/m2. Converting from fraction to kg/m3 (*1000) and from mm to m (/1000) is unnecessary.

Parameters:

grid (Grid) – Glacier data structure.

Returns:

Meltwater runoff.

Return type:

float