Above ground state

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3.3.4. Above ground state#

PavedState#
Requirement

Optional

Description

Initial wetness condition on Paved

Configuration

If unknown, model assumes dry surfaces (acceptable as rainfall or irrigation will update these states quickly).

BldgsState#
Requirement

Optional

Description

Initial wetness condition on Bldgs

Configuration

If unknown, model assumes dry surfaces (acceptable as rainfall or irrigation will update these states quickly).

EveTrState#
Requirement

Optional

Description

Initial wetness condition on EveTr

Configuration

If unknown, model assumes dry surfaces (acceptable as rainfall or irrigation will update these states quickly).

DecTrState#
Requirement

Optional

Description

Initial wetness condition on DecTr

Configuration

If unknown, model assumes dry surfaces (acceptable as rainfall or irrigation will update these states quickly).

GrassState#
Requirement

Optional

Description

Initial wetness condition on Grass

Configuration

If unknown, model assumes dry surfaces (acceptable as rainfall or irrigation will update these states quickly).

BSoilState#
Requirement

Optional

Description

Initial wetness condition on BSoil

Configuration

If unknown, model assumes dry surfaces (acceptable as rainfall or irrigation will update these states quickly).

WaterState#
Requirement

Optional

Description

Initial wetness condition on Water

Configuration

For a large water body (e.g. river, sea, lake) set WaterState to a large value, e.g. 20000 mm; for small water bodies (e.g. ponds, fountains) set WaterState to smaller value, e.g. 1000 mm. This value must not exceed StateLimit specified in SUEWS_Water.txt . If unknown, model uses value of WaterDepth specified in SUEWS_Water.txt .