DOI: https://doi.org/10.26089/NumMet.v26r320

Constructor of soil carbon dynamic models

Authors

  • George M. Faykin
  • Victor M. Stepanenko
  • Alexander I. Medvedev
  • Siumbel K. Shangareeva
  • Irina M. Ryzhova
  • Vladimir A. Romanenkov
  • Ilshat T. Khusniev

Keywords:

carbon cycle
dynamical system
numerical experiments

Abstract

This paper introduces a carbon cycle model constructor (CCMC) — a software framework for specifying and solving systems of equations in soil carbon cycle models. The CCMC is based on the structure of a generalized system of ordinary differential equations with a multiplicative representation of mass transfer rates between pools. Most known carbon cycle models found in the literature are special cases of this system. The current implementation allows users to select a model from established formulations (INMCM soil block, SOCS, RothC), provide external environmental state variables, and define a spatial–temporal grid to simulate the evolution of soil carbon content. The CCMC enables subject-matter experts in biology, ecology, soil science, and Earth system dynamics to utilize the implemented mathematical models without requiring specialized knowledge in computational mathematics or programming.


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Published

2025-08-26

Issue

Vol. 26 (2025): Issue 3.

Section

Methods and algorithms of computational mathematics and their applications

Authors

George M. Faykin

Lomonosov Moscow State University,
Research Computing Center
• PhD Student

Victor M. Stepanenko

Lomonosov Moscow State University,
Research Computing Center
• Deputy Director

Alexander I. Medvedev

Lomonosov Moscow State University,
Research Computing Center
• Programmer

Siumbel K. Shangareeva

Lomonosov Moscow State University,
Research Computing Center
• PhD Student

Irina M. Ryzhova

Lomonosov Moscow State University,
Faculty of Soil Science
•  Professor

Vladimir A. Romanenkov

Lomonosov Moscow State University,
Faculty of Soil Science
• Head of the Department

Ilshat T. Khusniev

Lomonosov Moscow State University,
Faculty of Soil Science
• PhD Student

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