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To access the set of parameter included in Atlantis as of version 3-6722, use:

# only version 3-6722 is available
atl  <- list_atlantis_parameters(version = "3-6722")
atl$meta[1:3]
#> $atlantis_source
#> [1] "AtlantisTrunk/atlantis"
#> 
#> $atlantis_version
#> [1] 3.6722
#> 
#> $bm_struct
#> [1] "MSEBoxModel"
atl$parameters[1:2]
#> [[1]]
#> [[1]]$name
#> [1] "include_atmosphere"
#> 
#> [[1]]$description
#> [1] "Switch enabling the atmospheric exchange concentrations block"
#> 
#> [[1]]$source_file
#> [1] "physics_prm"
#> 
#> [[1]]$value_type
#> [1] "int"
#> 
#> [[1]]$dimension
#> [1] "scalar"
#> 
#> [[1]]$units
#> NULL
#> 
#> [[1]]$bm_member
#> [1] "bm->include_atmosphere"
#> 
#> [[1]]$reader
#> [[1]]$reader$fn
#> [1] "readkeyprm_i"
#> 
#> [[1]]$reader$at
#> [1] "atphysics/atphysics.c:229"
#> 
#> [[1]]$reader$check
#> [1] "none"
#> 
#> 
#> [[1]]$conditional_on
#> NULL
#> 
#> 
#> [[2]]
#> [[2]]$name
#> [1] "atmospheric_NH"
#> 
#> [[2]]$description
#> [1] "Atmospheric ammonia concentration"
#> 
#> [[2]]$source_file
#> [1] "physics_prm"
#> 
#> [[2]]$value_type
#> [1] "double"
#> 
#> [[2]]$dimension
#> [1] "scalar"
#> 
#> [[2]]$units
#> [1] "mg N m-3"
#> 
#> [[2]]$bm_member
#> [1] "bm->atmospheric_NH"
#> 
#> [[2]]$reader
#> [[2]]$reader$fn
#> [1] "readkeyprm_d"
#> 
#> [[2]]$reader$at
#> [1] "atphysics/atphysics.c:233"
#> 
#> [[2]]$reader$check
#> [1] "none"
#> 
#> 
#> [[2]]$conditional_on
#> [1] "bm->include_atmosphere"

The table below display the entire set of parameters, note that the followwing abbreviations are used: - : groups abbreviation - : fisheries - : cohort - : move group code - : tracer name

Biology parameters

Biology

Name Description Units Type Dimension
ecotest Ecology test/diagnostic verbosity flag int scalar
availflag Switch controlling how prey availability is interpreted int scalar
flagrandom Enable stochastic/random processes int scalar
readin_popratio Read population ratio (stock) data flag int scalar
flagresp Respiration submodel flag int scalar
flagavgmig Average migration flag int scalar
flagbactstim Bacterial stimulation flag int scalar
flagtrackpops Track populations flag int scalar
flagseason Seasonal forcing flag int scalar
flaglight Light limitation model flag int scalar
flaglightopt Light optimisation option int scalar
lim_sun_hours Limit primary production to daylight hours flag int scalar
flagmodeltemp Temperature dependence model flag int scalar
flagq10 Global Q10 temperature scaling flag int scalar
O2case Oxygen limitation case selector int scalar
flagnut Nutrient limitation flag int scalar
flagmicro Microbial loop flag int scalar
flagtempchange Apply prescribed temperature change flag int scalar
flagsaltchange Apply prescribed salinity change flag int scalar
flagpHchange Apply prescribed pH change flag int scalar
flagstarve Starvation mortality flag int scalar
flagdegrade Detritus degradation flag int scalar
flagroc Rate-of-change effects flag int scalar
flaghomog_sp Homogeneous spatial distribution flag int scalar
flagagestruct Age structure global flag int scalar
flagsenesce Senescence mortality flag int scalar
flagtsforcerecruit Time-series forced recruitment flag int scalar
flag_modify_KWSR Modify weight-at-spawn ratio flag int scalar
flag_extpop_growth_option External population growth option int scalar
juv_transition_thresh Juvenile-to-adult size transition threshold double scalar
mat_transition_thresh Maturity transition threshold double scalar
norm_larval_distrib Normalise larval distribution flag int scalar
larvae_connect_only Larvae connectivity-only flag int scalar
enviro_independ_larvae Environment-independent larvae flag int scalar
flag_recruit_effect Recruitment environmental effect flag int scalar
flag_macro_model Macrophyte/seagrass model flag int scalar
flag_benthos_sediment_link Benthos-sediment coupling flag int scalar
flag_competing_epiff Competing epibenthic filter feeders flag int scalar
max_available_habitat Maximum available habitat fraction double scalar
flag_invert_biohab Invertebrate biogenic habitat flag int scalar
flag_olddiet Use legacy diet handling flag int scalar
flag_fine_ontogenetic_diets Fine-grained per-age diet matrices flag int scalar
UseHardFeedingWindow Use hard (step) feeding window flag int scalar
UseBiLogisticFeedingWindow Use bi-logistic feeding window flag int scalar
flag_satiation Predator satiation flag int scalar
flag_shrinkfat Allow shrinking/fat loss flag int scalar
flag_predratiodepend Ratio-dependent predation flag int scalar
flag_dynamicXRS Dynamic reserve/structural ratio flag int scalar
flag_repcostSpawn Reproduction cost at spawning flag int scalar
flag_lengthSN Length from structural N flag int scalar
XRS_cap Cap on reserve-to-structural ratio double scalar
flag_rel_cover Relative cover model flag int scalar
flag_report_water_detritus Report water-column detritus flag int scalar
flag_refuge_model Prey refuge model flag int scalar
flag_rugosity_model Rugosity model flag int scalar
flag_georugosity Geological (background) rugosity flag int scalar
RugCover_Coefft Rugosity-cover relationship coefficient double scalar
RugCover_Const Rugosity-cover relationship constant double scalar
RugCover_Cap Rugosity-cover relationship cap double scalar
min_rugosity Minimum rugosity double scalar
max_rugosity Maximum rugosity double scalar
rugosity_const Rugosity baseline constant double scalar
rugosity_bozec_a Bozec rugosity model coefficient a double scalar
rugosity_bozec_b Bozec rugosity model coefficient b double scalar
rugosity_bozec_c Bozec rugosity model coefficient c double scalar
rugosity_bozec_d Bozec rugosity model coefficient d double scalar
flagmodelpH pH dynamics model flag int scalar
pH_sensitivity_model pH sensitivity model selector int scalar
flagPHmortcase pH mortality case selector int scalar
pH_surface_depth Surface pH layer depth boundary m double scalar
pH_mid_depth Mid pH layer depth boundary m double scalar
pH_surface_coefft_T Surface pH regression coefficient on temperature double scalar
pH_surface_coefft_S Surface pH regression coefficient on salinity double scalar
pH_surface_coefft_O Surface pH regression coefficient on oxygen double scalar
pH_surface_const Surface pH regression constant double scalar
pH_mid_coefft_T Mid-layer pH regression coefficient on temperature double scalar
pH_mid_coefft_S Mid-layer pH regression coefficient on salinity double scalar
pH_mid_coefft_O Mid-layer pH regression coefficient on oxygen double scalar
pH_mid_const Mid-layer pH regression constant double scalar
pH_deep_coefft_T Deep-layer pH regression coefficient on temperature double scalar
pH_deep_coefft_S Deep-layer pH regression coefficient on salinity double scalar
pH_deep_coefft_O Deep-layer pH regression coefficient on oxygen double scalar
pH_deep_const Deep-layer pH regression constant double scalar
flagmodelArag Aragonite saturation model flag int scalar
K_max_num_DHW Max number of degree heating weeks records int scalar
Karag_A Aragonite regression coefficient A double scalar
Karag_B Aragonite regression coefficient B double scalar
Karag_C Aragonite regression coefficient C double scalar
Karag_pH Aragonite regression coefficient on pH double scalar
Kca_const Calcium constant for calcification double scalar
K_Ks Calcification saturation half-constant double scalar
Ksmother_coefft Smothering coefficient double scalar
Ksmother_const Smothering constant double scalar
Pads_r_t0 Phosphate adsorption rate at reference temp double scalar
Pads_K Phosphate adsorption half-saturation double scalar
Pads_KO Phosphate adsorption oxygen dependence double scalar
r_immob_PIP_t0 Particulate inorganic P immobilisation rate at reference temp double scalar
Enviro_turb Environmental turbidity switch int scalar
K_TUR Turbidity half-saturation double scalar
K_TUR_DEP Turbidity depth dependence double scalar
K_MAX_TUR Maximum turbidity double scalar
K_IRR Irradiance half-saturation double scalar
K_MAX_IRR Maximum irradiance double scalar
K_MIN_IRR Minimum irradiance double scalar
r_DC_T15 Labile detritus carbon breakdown rate at 15C d-1 double scalar
r_DL_T15 Labile detritus breakdown rate at 15C d-1 double scalar
r_DR_T15 Refractory detritus breakdown rate at 15C d-1 double scalar
r_DON_T15 Dissolved organic N breakdown rate at 15C d-1 double scalar
r_DSi_T15 Dissolved silica regeneration rate at 15C d-1 double scalar
FDR_DC Fraction of refractory detritus to DC double scalar
FDR_DL Fraction of refractory detritus to DL double scalar
FDON_D Fraction of detritus to DON double scalar
R_0_T15 Base remineralisation rate at 15C d-1 double scalar
R_D_T15 Detritus remineralisation rate at 15C d-1 double scalar
Dmax Maximum depth for remineralisation m double scalar
K_nit_T15 Nitrification rate at 15C d-1 double scalar
K_conc Nitrification concentration half-saturation double scalar
p_NH_anad Proportion NH from anaerobic decomposition double scalar
X_ON Oxygen-to-nitrogen Redfield ratio double scalar
X_CN Carbon-to-nitrogen Redfield ratio double scalar
X_CHLN Chlorophyll-to-nitrogen ratio double scalar
X_SiN Silica-to-nitrogen ratio double scalar
X_FeN Iron-to-nitrogen ratio double scalar
k_wetdry Wet/dry weight conversion factor double scalar
k_w_cdepth Light attenuation coefficient at critical depth m-1 double scalar
k_w_depth Light attenuation coefficient with depth m-1 double scalar
k_w_deep Deep-water light attenuation coefficient m-1 double scalar
k_w_shallow Shallow-water light attenuation coefficient m-1 double scalar
k_PN Light attenuation per unit particulate N double scalar
k_DON Light attenuation per unit DON double scalar
k_DL Light attenuation per unit labile detritus double scalar
k_IS Light attenuation per unit inorganic suspended matter double scalar
k_SED Light attenuation per unit sediment double scalar
KIOP_min Minimum I-optimal half-saturation double scalar
KIOP_shift I-optimal shift parameter double scalar
KI_avail Irradiance availability scalar double scalar
K_addepth Additional depth offset for light calc m double scalar
swr_scalar Shortwave radiation scaling factor double scalar
swr_const Shortwave radiation constant double scalar
swr_cos_coefft Shortwave radiation seasonal cosine coefficient double scalar
swr_cos_offset Shortwave radiation seasonal cosine offset double scalar
albedo_ice Ice albedo double scalar
k_bs Light attenuation under bare snow double scalar
k_bi Light attenuation under bare ice double scalar
k_rs Light attenuation under refrozen snow double scalar
k_ri Light attenuation under refrozen ice double scalar
R_bi Reflectance of bare ice double scalar
k_ice Light attenuation coefficient for ice m-1 double scalar
ka_star Specific light absorption coefficient double scalar
Tchange_max_num Number of prescribed temperature-change records int scalar
Tchange Prescribed temperature-change time-series (value/time pairs) degC double_array timeseries
Schange_max_num Number of prescribed salinity-change records int scalar
Schange Prescribed salinity-change time-series double_array timeseries
pHchange_max_num Number of prescribed pH-change records int scalar
PHchange Prescribed pH-change time-series double_array timeseries
RTOP Top of refuge tolerance double scalar
K_Lc Critical light constant double scalar
RelTol Relative numerical tolerance double scalar
Flux_tol Flux tolerance threshold double scalar
min_pool Minimum tracer pool concentration double scalar
min_dens Minimum density threshold double scalar
min_channel_depth Minimum channel depth m double scalar
flag_do_var_express Variable expression flag (evolution) int scalar
flag_do_evolution Enable evolution module int scalar
flag_bound_change Allow trait bound change flag int scalar
flag_inheritance Trait inheritance flag int scalar
flag_evolvar_capped Cap evolved variance flag int scalar
evol_stdev_range Evolutionary standard deviation range double scalar
max_rate_evol Maximum rate of evolutionary change double scalar
flag_mult_grow_curves Multiple growth morph curves flag int scalar
ActiveTrait/<GRP> Per-group active evolutionary trait flags (one row of trait toggles per group) double_array per_group
MB_wc Microbial biomass water-column reference double scalar
eddy_scale Eddy diffusivity scaling for PP double scalar
XPB_DL Fraction of PB flux to labile detritus double scalar
XBB_DL Fraction of BB flux to labile detritus double scalar
XPB_DR Fraction of PB flux to refractory detritus double scalar
XBB_DR Fraction of BB flux to refractory detritus double scalar
k_PB Pelagic bacteria rate constant double scalar
k_BB Benthic bacteria rate constant double scalar
flaghabdepend Habitat-dependent processes flag int scalar
flag_move_habdepend Habitat-dependent movement flag int scalar
flagenviro_displace Environmental displacement flag int scalar
flagenviro_kill Environmental kill flag int scalar
REEFchange_max_num Number of reef-cover change records int scalar
FLATchange_max_num Number of flat-cover change records int scalar
SOFTchange_max_num Number of soft-cover change records int scalar
REEFchange Reef-substrate cover change time-series double_array timeseries
FLATchange Flat-substrate cover change time-series double_array timeseries
SOFTchange Soft-substrate cover change time-series double_array timeseries
Group_Habitat_Preference/<GRP> Per-group habitat preference array over habitat types double_array per_group
Group_Ice_Preference/<GRP> Per-group ice habitat preference array double_array per_group
Group_IceReprod_Preference/<GRP> Per-group ice reproduction preference array double_array per_group
roc_wgt Rate-of-change weighting double scalar
k_roc_food Rate-of-change food scaling constant double scalar
flagtempdepend_move Temperature-dependent movement flag int scalar
flagtempdepend_reprod Temperature-dependent reproduction flag int scalar
flagsaltdepend Salinity-dependent processes flag int scalar
flagO2depend Oxygen-dependent processes flag int scalar
flagconstrain_epiwander Constrain epibenthic wandering flag int scalar
X_RS Reserve-to-structural target ratio double scalar
Kthresh1 Movement/feeding threshold constant 1 (read twice; two threshold slots) double scalar
KHTD Habitat threshold constant (deep) double scalar
KHTI Habitat threshold constant (intertidal) double scalar
SeasonalDistribution/<GRP>/<STAGE> Per-group/per-stage seasonal horizontal distribution (juvenile/adult, per box) double_array per_box
p_BBfish Proportion bacteria cleaned from fish-ingested detritus double scalar
p_BBben Proportion bacteria cleaned from benthic-ingested detritus double scalar
p_PBwc Proportion of pelagic bacteria available in water column double scalar
p_PBben Proportion of pelagic bacteria available in benthos double scalar
k_refDL Reference labile-detritus level for omnivore supplement feeding double scalar
k_refDR Reference refractory-detritus level for supplement feeding double scalar
k_refsDL Reference sediment labile-detritus level double scalar
flagfishrates Use fish-specific clearance/growth rates flag int scalar
li_a_invert Length-weight allometry coefficient a for invertebrates double scalar
li_b_invert Length-weight allometry exponent b for invertebrates double scalar
pPREY<PREDCOHORT><PRED><PREYCOHORT> Vertebrate predator-prey availability matrix (pSPVERTeat), availability of each prey group to a predator age class double_array per_prey
pPREY<PRED> Invertebrate/biomass-pool predator-prey availability row (single cohort) double_array per_prey
DetritusSedimentFoodAvail/<GRP>[/<COHORT>] Availability of detritus/sediment groups to a predator (per detritus group, per cohort for age-structured) double_array per_prey
AgeDietAvail/<GRP> Fine ontogenetic (per-age) prey availability matrix double_array per_prey
SeagrassFoodAvail/<GRP> Availability of seagrass/macrophyte parts to grazers double_array per_prey
Supplemental_Diets/<GRP> Imported/supplemental feed distribution per box for cultured/supplemented groups double_array per_box
Catch_Opportunity/Catch_Availability/<GRP> Availability of fishery catch to opportunistic catch-eaters (per prey group) double_array per_prey
Catch_Opportunity/Proportion_Exploitable/<GRP> Proportion of each fishery’s catch exploitable by catch-eaters double_array other
C_<GRP> Per-cohort vertebrate clearance (search-volume) rate; prm key C_<GRP> array over age classes m3 (mg N)-1 d-1 double_array per_cohort
C_<GRP>_T15 Invertebrate grazer clearance rate at 15C; scalar per group m3 (mg N)-1 d-1 double per_group
mum_<GRP> Per-cohort vertebrate maximum growth (consumption) rate; prm key mum_<GRP> array over age classes mg N d-1 (per individual) double_array per_cohort
mum_<GRP>_T15 Invertebrate/PP/bacteria maximum growth rate at 15C; scalar per group d-1 double per_group
InvertebrateSN/<GRP> Invertebrate structural-N (size) reference per group mg N double_array per_group
Q10 Global Q10 temperature scaling factor double scalar
temp_coefftB Temperature response coefficient B double scalar
temp_coefftC Temperature response coefficient C double scalar
temp_exp Temperature response exponent double scalar
KST_fish Standard metabolic temperature scalar - fish double scalar
KST_shark Standard metabolic temperature scalar - shark double scalar
KST_bird Standard metabolic temperature scalar - bird double scalar
KST_mammal Standard metabolic temperature scalar - mammal double scalar
Ktmp_fish Temperature respiration coefficient - fish double scalar
Ktmp_shark Temperature respiration coefficient - shark double scalar
Ktmp_bird Temperature respiration coefficient - bird double scalar
Ktmp_mammal Temperature respiration coefficient - mammal double scalar
Kthreshm Mortality threshold constant double scalar
FFDDR Fraction of feeding-derived detritus going to refractory pool double scalar
FDL_fish Fraction labile detritus from fish mortality double scalar
FDL_benth Fraction labile detritus from benthic invert mortality double scalar
FDL_top Fraction labile detritus from top predator mortality double scalar
FDL_wc Fraction labile detritus from water-column group mortality double scalar
FDL_SG_roots Fraction labile detritus from seagrass roots double scalar
FDL_SG_leaves Fraction labile detritus from seagrass leaves double scalar
FPB_DR Fraction pelagic-bacteria flux to refractory detritus double scalar
FBB_DR Fraction benthic-bacteria flux to refractory detritus double scalar
FPB_DON Fraction pelagic-bacteria flux to DON double scalar
FBB_DON Fraction benthic-bacteria flux to DON double scalar
Fben_den Fraction benthic denitrification double scalar
ImplicitSeabirdMortalityRate/<GRP> Implicit (external) seabird mortality rate per group d-1 double_array per_group
ImplicitFishMortalityRate/<GRP> Implicit (external) fish mortality rate per group d-1 double_array per_group
flagtrecruitdistrib Time-varying recruit distribution flag int scalar
recover_trigger Population recovery trigger level double scalar
recover_span Recovery span duration double scalar
recover_subseq Subsequent recovery parameter double scalar
lognorm_mu Lognormal recruitment mean parameter double scalar
lognorm_sigma Lognormal recruitment standard deviation parameter double scalar
rec_m Recruitment mean (stochastic) parameter double scalar
rec_sigma Recruitment standard deviation parameter double scalar
recruitRange Recruitment search range double scalar
recruitRangeFlat Flat recruitment range double scalar
ref_chl Reference chlorophyll for recruitment effect double scalar
FSPB_<GRP> Per-cohort proportion of spawning biomass; prm key FSPB_<GRP> array over age classes double_array per_cohort
KDENR_<GRP> Per-cohort density-dependent recruitment parameter (Reproduction/KDENR) double_array per_cohort
recSTOCK_<GRP> Per-stock recruitment allocation (Reproduction/recSTOCK) double_array other
popratioStock_<GRP> Per-stock population ratio at initialisation (Reproduction/popratioStock) double_array other
pStock_<GRP> Per-stock diet/spatial proportion (Diet/pStock) double_array other
VerticalRecruitLocation/<GRP> Per-group vertical layer distribution for recruits double_array per_layer
RecruitDistribution/<GRP> Per-group horizontal recruit distribution over boxes double_array per_box
AquacultDistribution/<GRP> Per-group horizontal aquaculture stocking distribution over boxes double_array per_box
<GRP>_Time_Spawn Per-spawn-event spawning time-of-year per group (prm key *_Time_Spawn) day-of-year int_array per_cohort
Time_Age_<GRP> Per-event time-to-age cohort entry per group (prm key Time_Age_<GRP>) day int_array per_cohort
StockStructure/<GRP> Per-group per-box stock membership (integer stock id per box) int_array per_box
VerticalStockStructure/<GRP> Per-group per-layer vertical stock membership int_array per_layer
invading_sp_model Invading-species model flag int scalar
InvaderIndex Functional-group index of the invader int scalar
minInvaderAge Minimum age of invading individuals int scalar
maxInvaderAge Maximum age of invading individuals int scalar
InvaderEntryBox Box index where invader enters int scalar
InvadersEntering Number of invaders entering double scalar
InvaderMinDepth Minimum entry depth for invader m double scalar
InvaderMaxDepth Maximum entry depth for invader m double scalar
InvaderStartDay Day-of-year invasion starts day-of-year int scalar
InvaderEndDay Day-of-year invasion ends day-of-year int scalar
InvaderScalar Scaling of invader numbers double scalar
InvaderSpeed Invader movement speed double scalar
InvaderEntryLayer Vertical layer of invader entry int scalar
p_IBice Proportion of biota associated with ice double scalar
flag_dissolved_pollutants Track dissolved pollutants flag int scalar
flag_contamMortModel Contaminant mortality model flag int scalar
flag_contamInteractModel Contaminant interaction model flag int scalar
flag_contamGrowthModel Contaminant growth-effect model flag int scalar
flag_contamReprodModel Contaminant reproduction-effect model flag int scalar
flag_contamOnlyAmplify Contaminant amplify-only flag int scalar
flag_contamMove Contaminant movement flag int scalar
flag_contamMinTemp Contaminant minimum-temperature flag int scalar
flag_contam_halflife_spbased Species-based contaminant half-life flag int scalar
flag_contamMaternalTransfer Maternal contaminant transfer flag int scalar
flag_contam_distrib Contaminant distribution flag int scalar
biopools_dodge_contam Biological pools bypass contaminant flag int scalar
min_pool_cont Minimum contaminant pool concentration double scalar
contam_tau Contaminant decay time constant double scalar
contam_sig_uptake_const Contaminant sigmoidal uptake constant double scalar
flag_detritus_contam Detritus contaminant tracking flag int scalar
k_migslow Migration slowdown constant double scalar
Migration/MigrateIOBox/<GRP>[/<COHORT>]/Migrate<N> Per-migration destination box proportions for migrating groups double_array per_box
Migration/KMIG_DEN/<GRP> Initial density of pre-existing out-of-model migrators double_array per_cohort
Migration/KMIG_RN/<GRP> Initial reserve N of pre-existing out-of-model migrators mg N double_array per_cohort
Migration/KMIG_SN/<GRP> Initial structural N of pre-existing out-of-model migrators mg N double_array per_cohort
Migration/KMIG_INVERT<N>/<GRP> Initial density of out-of-model invertebrate migrators per migration double_array per_cohort
flag<GRP> Group functioning (on/off) flag int per_group
flagdem<GRP> Preferred-location (demersal) trend flag int per_group
flagplankfish<GRP> Planktivore flag int per_group
<GRP>thresh Flux threshold for sediment/bacteria flux double per_group
<GRP>damp Flux damping coefficient double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Reproduction_flags Per-group reproduction flags and parameters. One entry each, prm key = base_GRP: flagbearlive (live-bearing), feed_while_spawn, flagmother (parental care), flagrecruit (recruitment function id), flagrecpeak, flagstocking, flagkeep_plusgroup, Recruit_Period, Recruit_Time, cohort_recruit_entry, spawn_period, KSPA (spawn area), FSP (spawn fraction), Kcov_juv/Bcov_juv_/Acov_juv_/Kcov_ad_/Bcov_ad_/Acov_ad_ (cover coeffts), RugCover_scalar, age_mat (age at maturity), recover_start, KWSR, KWRR_, recover_mult_, BHbeta_/BHalpha_ (Beverton-Holt), Rbeta_/Ralpha_ (Ricker), PP_ (constant recruits), log_mult, norm_sigma, flag_recruit_stochastic, prod_alpha, den_depend_beta1/beta2, temp_coefft_, rate_coefft_, wind_coefft_, rec_var_, min/max_spawn_temp, min/max_spawn_salt, prop_spawn_lost, jack_a/jack_b_, rec_HabDepend, intersp_depend_recruit_/sp_/scale_, aquacult_fry, KA_/KB_ (weight-length). varies double per_group
overwinterStartTofY_<GRP> Overwinter start time-of-year (encystment block) day-of-year double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Overwinter_Encystment Per-group overwintering/encystment params: overwinterStartTofY_, overwinterEndTofY_, overwinterStartTemp_, overwinterEndTemp_, crit_mum_, crit_nut_, crit_temp_, encyst_rate_, hatch_rate_, encyst_period_, flagencyst_. varies double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Evolution Per-group evolution params: max_prop_shift_, inheritance_, trait_variance_, min_trait_variance_. double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY FeedingDetritusFractions Per-group fractions of feeding-derived material to detritus: FDM_<GRP> (mortality detritus), FDG_<GRP> (egesta), FDGDL_, FDGDR_. double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY FeedingDynamics Per-group/predator feeding parameters: catcheater, flagactiveDAY (diel activity), vla<GRP>T15 (assimilation), KL<GRP>/KU_<GRP>/KUP_<GRP>/KLP_<GRP> (feeding window lower/upper), Kmax_coefft_<GRP>, KDEP_<GRP> (sediment penetration depth), vlb_, hta_, htb_ (handling time), pR_ (reserve proportion fed), li_a_/li_b_/linf_/Kbert_/tzero_ (length-at-age, VB), min_li_mat_, predcase (functional response type), age_structured_prey_, p_split_, extra_feed, vl<GRP> (invert search volume), ht_ (invert handling time), hvm_, turbid_refuge_, RSmax_/RSmid_/RSslope_/RSprop_/SNcost_/RNcost_/RSstarve_ (reserve dynamics), E_<GRP>/EPlant_<GRP>/EDL_<GRP>/EDR_<GRP> (assimilation efficiencies on prey/plant/labile/refractory). varies double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Q10_Temperature Per-group temperature response: flagq10eff, flagq10receff, q10_<GRP>, q10_method_, q10_optimal_temp_, q10_correction_, temp_coefftA_, flagtempsensitive, flagfecundsensitive. double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Salinity_pH_sensitivity Per-group salinity/pH sensitivity: flagSaltSensitive, salt_correction_, flagpHsensitive, pHsensitive_model_, pH_constA_/B_/C_, min_pH_/max_pH_, KN_pH_, optimal_pH_, pH_correction_, contract_tol_, flagcontract_tol_, flagpredavaileffect, flagnutvaleffect, pHmortstart_, pHmortA_/B_, pHmortmid_. double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Pollution_impact Per-group pollution light/noise sensitivity coefficients: light_coefft_, noise_coefft_. double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY PrimaryProducer_uptake Per-PP/seagrass parameters: KTUR_ (bioturbation), KIRR_ (infauna irradiance), KN_ (DIN half-sat), KS_ (Si half-sat), KF_ (Fe half-sat), flag*lim, KI_<GRP>T15 (light half-sat), L_KI<GRP>T15 (seagrass leaf light), Kext/Ksub_/KN_epi_/KsubEpi_/Ktrans_ (seagrass), Beta_D_, PBmax_D_, P_uptake_/P_scale_uptake_/P_concp_/P_min_internal_/P_max_internal_, C_uptake_/C_scale_uptake_/C_concp_, PSA_min_/C_min_, Phyto_Resp_Rate_, KP_ (P half-sat), KLYS_ (lysis rate), FSBDR_. varies double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Mortality Per-group/per-cohort mortality rates at 15C: mQ (quadratic), mL (linear), mLext (external linear), mPext (external proportional); plus mS<GRP>T15 (macrophyte senescence), mStarve (starvation), mT (temperature mortality), mD (depth-oxygen), mO (oxygen), KO2_ (lethal O2), KO2LIM_ (limiting O2), turbidity mortality _turbid_L/_turbid_a/_turbid_b. The _mQ/_mL/_mLext/_mPext and turbidity entries are read per-cohort via Read_Cohort_Species_Param_Values; others via Util_XML_Read_Species_Param. d-1 double per_cohort
SPECIES_FAMILY Physical_limits_movement Per-group physical limitation and movement: low_/max_/sat_/thresh (basal/sed-FF feeding limits), _ddepend_move (movement model), _max/min_move_temp, _max/min_move_salt, _K_temp_const, K_salt_const, Speed, _mindepth/_maxdepth/_maxtotdepth, _min_O2, _K_o2_const, _homerangerad, _overlap, k_trans, _remin_contrib. varies double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Coral_Sponge Per-group coral/sponge params (bleaching, calcification, rugosity, smothering): _bleach_periodA/B, _mBleach, _bleaching_rate, _bleach_recovery_rate, _bleach_tempshift, _bleach_growshift, _bleach_temp, _min_bleach_temp, _prop_zooxanth, _DHW_thresh, _threshdepth, _depmum_scalar, _min/max_bleach_salt, _HostRemin, _calcifRefBaseline, _calcifTconst/Tcoefft/Topt/Lambda, _FeedLightThresh, _PropLightFeed, _coral_max_accel_trans/A/B, _CrecruitA/B/C, _coral_overgrow, _coral_compete, _sponge_overgrow, _sponge_compete, _Ksmother_A/B, _Vmax_deltaSi, _Km_deltaSi, _rug_erode, _rug_bleacherode, _rugFeedScalar, _rug_factor, _colony_ha, _rug_erode_sponge, _rugosity_inc/_rugosity_dec, _colony_diam. varies double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Fishing_targetting Per-group fishing/management flags read from bio prm: flagfish (targeting), flag_access_thru_wc_, age_harvest (aquaculture), tier (HCR tier), regionalSP, basketSP, basket_size, max_co_sp, coType_, tac_resetperiod, cpue_cdf_poor_r_/p_, cpue_cdf_top_r_/p_, samplesize, allometic li_a/li_b/li_bin/li_start/li_max, R_max, avg_inv_size, flag_assess, assess_bootstrap, assess_nat_mort, flag_prod_model, top_pcnt, bot_pcnt, assess_datastream, whichRAssess_, ICE_KDEP_. varies double per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY RBC_assessment Per-group reference-biomass-control / stock-assessment parameters (RBCSpeciesParamStructArray, atUtilXML.c:511-636): DiscType_, MaxH_, Growthage_L1_/L2_, MinCatch_, AssessStart_, NumRegions_, Nsexes_, Tier1/2/3Sig_, isTriggerSpecies_, trigger_threshold_, UseRBCAveraging_, Maturity_Inflect_/Slope_, T1_steep_phase_, tiertype_, Tier3_* (Fcalc/time/maxage/M/S25/S50/F/h/matlen/maxF), CCsel_years_, Tier4_* (avtime/CPUEyrmin/max/m/alpha/Cmaxmult/Bo_correct), Tier5_* (length/S50/cv/flt/reg/p/sel/q), PostRule_, CPUEmult_, MaxChange_, TriggerResponseScen_, MG_offset_, Regime_shift_assess_, RecDevBack_, Hsteep_, Agesel_Pattern_, AssessFreq_, BallParkF_/Yr_, NumChangeLambda_, num_enviro_obs_, num_growth_morphs_, Nsex_samp_, MaxAge_, Nyfuture_, NumFisheries_, Nlen_, Lbin_, thresh_mat_, femsexratio_, flagLAdirect_/SLAdirect_/WAdirect_, SigmaR1_/R2_/R_future_, PSigmaR1_, Regime_year_, RecDevMinYr_/MaxYr_, RecDevFlag_, AutoCorRecDev_, LFSSlim_, AFSSlim_, NumSurvey_, Regime_year_assess_, NblockPattern_, SRBlock_, assRecDevMinYear_, MultispAssessType_, mgt_indicator_, init_mgt_category_/sp_, PGMSYBHalpha_/beta_. varies double per_group

Groups

Name Description Units Type Dimension
Code 2-3 uppercase letter group code identifier string per_group
Index Row index of the group; read but discarded (ignored) int per_group
IsTurnedOn Whether the functional group is active/turned on double per_group
Name Short functional group name (used to build tracer names) string per_group
LongName Full/long functional group name string per_group
NumCohorts Number of cohorts (age classes) for the group int per_group
NumGeneTypes Number of genetic/phenotype types per cohort int per_group
NumStages Number of life stages (e.g. juvenile/adult) int per_group
NumSpawns Number of spawning events per year int per_group
NumAgeClassSize Number of years represented by each cohort (age class size) years int per_group
NumStocks Number of stocks per species int per_group
VerticallyMigrates Whether the group moves vertically in day-to-day movement (mapped to XML “VerticallyMobile”) int per_group
HorizontallyMigrates Whether the group moves horizontally in day-to-day movement (mapped to XML “Mobile”) int per_group
NumMigrations Number of migration entries/periods for the group int per_group
MultiYrMigrations Whether migrations span multiple years int per_group
ExternalReproduction Whether the group reproduces externally (outside the model domain) int per_group
RecruitType Recruitment relationship/option used for the group int per_group
IsFished Whether the group is subject to fishing int per_group
IsImpacted Whether the group is impacted by fishing/management int per_group
isTAC Whether the group is managed under a Total Allowable Catch (mapped to XML “IsTAC”) int per_group
GroupType Group type string (e.g. FISH, LG_PHY, LAB_DET) mapped to internal groupType enum string per_group
IsPredator Whether the group preys on other groups int per_group
IsCover Whether the group provides habitat cover (must be epibenthic) int per_group
IsSiliconDep Whether the group depends on silicon (e.g. diatoms) int per_group
IsAssessed Whether the group is stock-assessed (>1 enables close-kin) int per_group
IsCatchGrazer Whether the group grazes on catch/discards double per_group
OverWinters Whether the group overwinters (distinct overwintering distribution) int per_group
isCultured Whether the group is aquaculture-cultured int per_group
isHabDepend Whether the group is habitat dependent int per_group
numMoveEntries Number of seasonal horizontal-movement period entries int per_group
iBioEroder Whether the group is a bioeroder (mapped to XML “isBioEroder”) int per_group
isSupplemented Whether the group is supplemented (imported feed/stocking) int per_group
isExternal Whether the group is an externally-driven population (optional column, only when external_populations flag is on) int per_group
isLandActive Whether the group is active on land (optional column, only when terrestrial_on flag is on) int per_group
isLightEffected Whether the group is affected by light pollution (optional column, only when flag_pollutant_impacts is on) int per_group
isNoiseEffected Whether the group is affected by noise pollution (optional column, only when flag_pollutant_impacts is on) int per_group

Physics

physics.prm

Name Description Units Type Dimension
include_atmosphere Switch enabling the atmospheric exchange concentrations block int scalar
atmospheric_NH Atmospheric ammonia concentration mg N m-3 double scalar
atmospheric_NO Atmospheric nitrate concentration mg N m-3 double scalar
atmospheric_F Atmospheric detritus/flux concentration mg N m-3 double scalar
atmospheric_O2 Atmospheric oxygen concentration mg O m-3 double scalar
atmospheric_CO2 Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration mg C m-3 double scalar
atmospheric_P Atmospheric phosphorus concentration mg P m-3 double scalar
atmospheric_Si Atmospheric silica concentration mg Si m-3 double scalar
mix_deep_O2 Switch to include oxygen in deep-ocean remixing of bottom values int scalar
vdiffwt_wc Vertical diffusion weighting coefficient in the water column double scalar
vdiffwt_sed Vertical diffusion weighting coefficient in the sediment double scalar
wc_kz Water-column vertical diffusion (eddy diffusivity) coefficient m2 s-1 double scalar
wc_dz_tol Tolerance for water-column layer dz before reset to nominal value fraction double scalar
maxseddz Maximum sediment layer thickness m double scalar
minseddz Minimum sediment layer thickness m double scalar
max_erosion Maximum sediment erosion rate m s-1 double scalar
wgt_georugosity Weighting of geological rugosity in aragonite/rugosity tracking double scalar
bi_dissol_kz Bio-irrigation dissolved-tracer diffusion rate m2 s-1 double scalar
bi_exchange Bio-irrigation exchange rate s-1 double scalar
bi_injection Bio-irrigation injection rate s-1 double scalar
bt_partic_kz Bio-turbation particulate-tracer diffusion rate m2 s-1 double scalar
bt_exchange Bio-turbation exchange rate s-1 double scalar
bt_expulsion Bio-turbation expulsion rate s-1 double scalar
biosedprofile Functional form of depth dependence for bio-irrigation/turbation (first char used) string scalar
biooxprofile Functional form of depth dependence for sediment oxygen distribution (first char used) string scalar
baseline_temp Baseline temperature for the model degrees C double scalar
temp_ampltiude Amplitude of temperature variation (note key is misspelled in source) degrees C double scalar
constrain_wc Switch to constrain water depth to a minimum value of 1m int scalar
mix_injection Vertical upwelling mixing rate s-1 double scalar
mix_season_kz Seasonal vertical upwelling mixing coefficient double scalar
mix_deep Switch indicating whether deep ocean mixing occurs int scalar
mix_deep_depth Depth threshold for deep ocean mixing m double scalar
injection Switch to use point source/sink injection int scalar
atmospherics Switch to use atmospheric exchange model int scalar
settling Switch to use settling model int scalar
bioirrigation Switch to use bio-irrigation model int scalar
bioturbation Switch to use bio-turbation model int scalar
horiz_diffusion Switch to use horizontal diffusion model int scalar
vert_diffusion Switch to use vertical diffusion model int scalar
vert_mix Switch to use forced vertical mixing model int scalar
advect_diffusion Switch to use transport (advection-diffusion) model int scalar
fill_zero_exchange Switch to fill zero-exchange flows int scalar
use_fill_horizmix Switch to use horizontal mixing when filling zero exchanges int scalar
flush_threshold Flushing threshold triggering zero-exchange fill double scalar
resuspension Switch to use resuspension model int scalar
decay_wc Switch to use decay model in the water column int scalar
decay_sed Switch to use decay model in the sediment int scalar
decay_sed_scale Scalar for decay rate in the sediment double scalar
scale_transport Switch to scale exchanges/transport int scalar
prcnt_exchange Coefficient for constant scaling of exchanges fraction double scalar
ka_exchange Coefficient for area-corrected scaling of exchanges double scalar
cascade_flows Switch allowing flows/exchanges to cascade down slopes int scalar
edge_type Per-box boundary type flag (standard, absorptive or reflective); read into local bnd_type then stored as box edge_type double_array per_box
eddy_S1 Seasonal eddy scaling factor for season 1 (per box) double_array per_box
eddy_S2 Seasonal eddy scaling factor for season 2 (per box) double_array per_box
eddy_S3 Seasonal eddy scaling factor for season 3 (per box) double_array per_box
eddy_S4 Seasonal eddy scaling factor for season 4 (per box) double_array per_box
eddy_mixscale Coefficient for scaling of vertical exchanges by eddies double scalar
nutrientchange Number of gradual nutrient (point source/sink) changes to apply int scalar
pulsechange Switch/number for pulsed point source/sink changes int scalar
pss<s>_numchanges Number of point source/sink change schedules for point source s int per_group
pss<s>_change<i> Per-timestep flags marking which point sources are scaled in change i of source s int_array timeseries
pss<s>_mult<i> Per-timestep multipliers applied in change i of source s double_array timeseries
pss<s>_period<i> Per-timestep period over which change i of source s is applied int_array timeseries
pss<s>_start<i> Per-timestep start time for change i of source s int_array timeseries
maxicedz Maximum ice layer thickness m int scalar
minicedz Minimum ice layer thickness m int scalar
num_ice_classes Number of ice classes/types int scalar
slush Tracer/id index for slush ice int scalar
kind_ice_model Selector for which ice model formulation to use int scalar

forcing_prm

Name Description Units Type Dimension
use_pollutantfiles Flag to enable noise/light pollution forcing tracer files int scalar
use_phFiles Flag to enable pH forcing files int scalar
use_tempfiles Flag to enable temperature forcing files int scalar
use_saltfiles Flag to enable salinity forcing files int scalar
use_VertMixFiles Flag to enable vertical mixing scalar forcing files int scalar
n<shortName>files Number of physical-property forcing files for a given property (temp/salt/pH/Wind/vertMixScalar/noise_pollution/light_pollution) int scalar
<shortName>_rewind Rewind flag for a physical-property forcing series int scalar
<longName><i>.name File name (i-th) of a physical-property forcing series (Temperature/Salinity/pH/Wind/vertMixScalar/Noise_Pollution/Light_Pollution) string other
use_force_tracers Flag to enable generic forcing-tracer (netCDF) input int scalar
nforceTracers Number of forcing tracers int scalar
tracerNames List of forcing-tracer variable names string_array other
use_weighted_assim Flag to use per-tracer assimilation weighting coefficients int scalar
<tracerName>_nFiles Number of forcing files for a given forcing tracer int scalar
<tracerName>_File<i>.name File name (i-th) for a given forcing tracer string other
<tracerName>_File<i>.use_resets Whether file i of a forcing tracer applies reset values int scalar
<tracerName>_rewind Rewind flag for a forcing tracer int scalar
<tracerName>_wgt_coefft Assimilation weighting coefficient for a forcing tracer double scalar
<tracerName>_ResetTol Reset tolerance for a forcing tracer double scalar
use_move_entries Flag to enable forced-movement distribution forcing int scalar
nforceMoveGroups Number of functional-group stages with forced movement distributions int scalar
MoveGroupCodes List of moving group/stage codes (e.g. <code>stage<n>) string_array other
<moveGroupCode>_File.name NetCDF distribution file for a moving group/stage string other
<moveGroupCode>_tstart Start time for applying forced movement of a group/stage double scalar
Solar_radiation Solar radiation forcing input filename (.ts or .nc); empty means Atlantis computes light string other
<shortName>_rewind Rewind flag for the solar-radiation (.nc) forcing series; shortName is “swr” int scalar
Solar_radiation_rewind Alternate rewind flag for the solar-radiation (.nc) forcing series int scalar
nhdfiles Number of hydrodynamic input (netCDF) files int scalar
ts_on_hydro_time Whether time series use the hydrodynamic time reference instead of model time int scalar
inputs_tout Output frequency for inputs.ts / export.ts files seconds double scalar
hd<i>.name File name (i-th) of a hydrodynamic input file string other
nIcets Number of ice time series (ts-file ice input); tsname is “Ice” int scalar
typeIcets Type of ice time series int scalar
Icets<i>.data Ice state time-series data filename for series i string other
Icets<i>.depth_data Ice depth time-series data filename for series i string other
nInceFiles Number of ice input netCDF files int scalar
Ice<i>.name File name (i-th) of an ice input netCDF file string other
Precipitation Precipitation time-series filename mm day-1 string other
Evaporation Evaporation time-series filename mm day-1 string other
Tracer_area_inputs Area tracer-input time-series filename string other
thermal_index Thermal-index lake-fish recruitment forcing time-series filename deg C string other
thermal_index_rewind Rewind flag for the thermal_index time series int scalar
rate_index Rate-index lake-fish recruitment forcing time-series filename deg C string other
rate_index_rewind Rewind flag for the rate_index time series int scalar
Recruitment_time_series Recruitment forcing time-series filename string other
Recruitment_enviro_forcing Recruitment environmental forcing time-series filename string other
KWSR_forcing KWSR environmental forcing time-series filename string other
LinearMort Linear-mortality scaling forcing time-series filename string other
SizeChange Size (sn/rn) change scaling forcing time-series filename string other
GrowthRateChange Growth-rate change forcing time-series filename string other
FSPBChange FSPB change forcing time-series filename string other
pCO2_forcing Atmospheric pCO2 forcing time-series filename string other
use_external_scaling Flag to enable external biology scalar (netCDF) forcing int scalar
externalBiologyForcingFile External biology scalar forcing netCDF filename string other
externalBiologyForcingFile_rewind Rewind flag for the external biology scalar forcing file int scalar
scale_all_mortality Whether external scaling applies to all mortality terms int scalar
mortality_addition Whether external mortality scaling is additive vs multiplicative int scalar
use_larvalfiles Flag to enable larval-dispersal connectivity matrix forcing int scalar
larval_rewind Rewind flag for the larval connectivity forcing file int scalar
Larval0.name Larval connectivity matrix netCDF filename string other

Harvest

fisheries.csv

Name Description Units Type File Dimension
Code Fishery code identifier string fisheries_csv per_fishery
Index Fishery index number int fisheries_csv per_fishery
Name Descriptive fishery name string fisheries_csv per_fishery
IsRec Whether the fishery is recreational (1) or commercial (0) int fisheries_csv per_fishery
NumSubFleets Number of subfleets in the fishery (also sets K_max_num_subfleet) double fisheries_csv per_fishery

harvest.prm

Name Description Units Type File Dimension
flag<f>day Fishery active flag / day-night preference (2=no pref,1=day,0=night) int harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_tStart Day fishery starts operating day double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_tEnd Day fishery stops operating day double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_start_manage Day management of fishery starts day double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_end_manage Day management of fishery ends day double harvest_prm per_fishery
flagfish<GRP> Per-group fishing/targetting on-off flag int harvest_prm per_group
flaghabitat_<GRP> Group habitat-association flag (impacted groups) int harvest_prm per_group
<f>_flagdempelfishery Flag: demersal vs pelagic fishery int harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_effortmodel Effort-model option flag for fishery int harvest_prm per_fishery
dynanyway Force dynamic catch evaluation even when not strictly needed int harvest_prm scalar
<f>_explore Flag exploratory fishing has been done int harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_effortdrop Flag effort drop allowed int harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_selcurve Selectivity curve type for fishery int harvest_prm per_fishery
flagdiscard_<GRP> Group discarding flag int harvest_prm per_group
flagescapement_<GRP> Group escapement (gear-escape) flag int harvest_prm per_group
spawn_closure_<GRP> Group spawning-closure flag int harvest_prm per_group
flag_access_thru_wc_<GRP> Group accessible to gear through water column flag int harvest_prm per_group
flagimposecatch_<GRP> Group uses imposed (forced) catch time series int harvest_prm per_group
flagF_<GRP> Group uses imposed fishing-mortality (F) time series int harvest_prm per_group
flagchangediscrd Global flag - discarding practices change with time int harvest_prm scalar
flagchangesel Global flag - selectivity changes with time int harvest_prm scalar
flagchangeF Global flag - F-mortality forcing changes with time int harvest_prm scalar
flagchangeq Global flag - catchability changes with time int harvest_prm scalar
flagchangep Global flag - spatial coverage changes with time int harvest_prm scalar
flagchangeswept Global flag - gear swept-area changes with time int harvest_prm scalar
<f>_changeSEL Per-fishery selectivity-change flag int harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_changeP Per-fishery spatial-coverage change flag int harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_changeSWEPT Per-fishery swept-area change flag int harvest_prm per_fishery
flagQchange_<GRP> Group catchability-change flag int harvest_prm per_group
flagFchange_<GRP> Group F-mortality-change flag int harvest_prm per_group
flagchangeDISCRD_<GRP> Group discarding-change flag int harvest_prm per_group
k_mismatch Reduction in gear effectiveness due to water-column mismatch double harvest_prm scalar
FisheryTargetSpecies<f> Per-fishery binary vector of target functional groups int_array harvest_prm per_fishery
CatchAgeDistributions_<GRP> Catch age-class distribution per impacted age-structured group proportion double_array harvest_prm per_group
highgrade_thresh Catch-proportion threshold defining preferred (high-graded) cohort proportion double harvest_prm scalar
q_<GRP> Per-group catchability across fisheries double_array harvest_prm per_group
qStock_<GRP>_<coh> Stock-distribution of catchability per group/cohort/stock double_array harvest_prm per_group
Speed_boat Speed of average commercial fishing vessel (converted to m/s) m/hr (input; stored /3600 as m/s) double harvest_prm scalar
Speed_recboat Speed of average recreational vessel (converted to m/s) m/hr (input; stored /3600 as m/s) double harvest_prm scalar
KDEP_fishery Sediment penetration depth of fishing gear m double harvest_prm scalar
FisheryHabitats<f> Per-fishery habitat (cover-type) association vector double_array harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_maxdepth Maximum sea-floor depth fishery operates at m double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_mindepth Minimum sea-floor depth fishery operates at m double harvest_prm per_fishery
k_pattern Habitat patchiness pattern parameter for trawl mortality (must be > -1) double harvest_prm scalar
k_patches Number of habitat patches for trawl-mortality patchiness double harvest_prm scalar
BoxHabitatProportion<f> Per-fishery proportion of each box covered by associated habitat proportion double_array harvest_prm per_box
imposecatchstart_<GRP> Group day imposed catch/F begins day int harvest_prm per_group
imposecatchend_<GRP> Group day imposed catch/F ends day int harvest_prm per_group
reportscale_<GRP> Catch-reporting scaling factor per group double harvest_prm per_group
mFC_<GRP> Forced fishing mortality (F) per group across fisheries 1/day (rate) double_array harvest_prm per_group
<GRP>_mFC_startage First age class subject to forced fishing mortality int_array harvest_prm per_group
<GRP>_mFC_endage Last age class subject to forced fishing mortality int_array harvest_prm per_group
sel_<GRP> Constant selectivity of group (biomass groups) per fishery proportion double_array harvest_prm per_group
sel_<GRP><coh> Constant selectivity per age class of age-structured group per fishery proportion double_array harvest_prm per_group
<f>sel_b Logistic selectivity curve slope parameter B double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_lsm Logistic selectivity curve inflection point (length at 50%) cm double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_normsigma Normal selectivity curve spread (sigma) double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_normlsm Normal selectivity curve modal length cm double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_lognormsigma Lognormal selectivity curve spread (sigma) double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_lognormlsm Lognormal selectivity curve modal length cm double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_gammasigma Gamma selectivity curve spread (sigma) double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_gammalsm Gamma selectivity curve modal length cm double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_bisigma Bimodal selectivity curve first spread (sigma) double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_bisigma2 Bimodal selectivity curve second spread (sigma) double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_ampli Bimodal selectivity curve amplitude double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_bilsm1 Bimodal selectivity curve left modal length cm double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>sel_bilsm2 Bimodal selectivity curve right modal length cm double harvest_prm per_fishery
p_escape_<GRP> Proportion of group escaping gear proportion double harvest_prm per_group
Ka_escape_<GRP> Escapement curve coefficient Ka for group double harvest_prm per_group
Kb_escape_<GRP> Escapement curve exponent Kb for group double harvest_prm per_group
prop_within Proportion of quota above which high grading begins proportion double harvest_prm scalar
salethresh Proportion of max market value below which market-based discarding begins proportion double harvest_prm scalar
<f>_maxsaleprice Maximum sale price for fishery (market-based discarding) double harvest_prm per_fishery
DiscardAgeDistributions_<GRP> Discard age-class distribution per impacted age-structured group proportion double_array harvest_prm per_group
ProportionDiscarding_<GRP> Proportion of co-catch discarded per impacted group (over groups) proportion double_array harvest_prm per_group
FFCDR_<GRP> Fixed proportion of fished cohort discarded per group (case selector) proportion double harvest_prm per_group
FC_case<GRP> Age-dependant discarding case flag per group (selects A vs B curve) int harvest_prm per_group
FFCDR_<GRP>chrt Per-age-class fixed discard proportion, case A (FC_case==0) proportion double_array harvest_prm per_group
FFCDR_<GRP>chrtB Per-age-class fixed discard proportion, case B (FC_case==1) proportion double_array harvest_prm per_group
FCthreshli_<GRP> Size (length) threshold below which group discarded cm double_array harvest_prm per_group
incidmort_<GRP> Incidental (discard) mortality proportion per group proportion double harvest_prm per_group
k_retain_<GRP> Proportion retained (size-based discarding) per group proportion double_array harvest_prm per_group
k_waste_<GRP> Proportion discarded as waste (size-based discarding) per group proportion double_array harvest_prm per_group
<f>_sweptarea Gear swept area per fishery m2 double harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_sel_changes Number of selectivity changes scheduled for fishery int harvest_prm per_fishery
Start<f> Start day(s) of each selectivity change (Selectivity_Change) day double_array harvest_prm per_fishery
NewCurve<f> New selectivity curve type at each selectivity change double_array harvest_prm per_fishery
ConstantValueAddition<f> Additive constant to selectivity LSM at each change double_array harvest_prm per_fishery
SigmaValueAddition<f> Additive constant to selectivity sigma at each change double_array harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_p_changes Number of spatial-coverage changes for fishery int harvest_prm per_fishery
Pchange<f> Coverage-change values (day + new P) per fishery double_array harvest_prm per_fishery
<f>_swept_changes Number of swept-area changes for fishery int harvest_prm per_fishery
SWEPTchange<f> Swept-area-change values (day + new swept area) per fishery double_array harvest_prm per_fishery
<GRP>_discard_changes Number of discarding changes per group int harvest_prm per_group
Start<GRP> Start day of each discard change (Discard_Changes) day int_array harvest_prm per_group
ChangeThreshMult<GRP> Multiplier applied to discard size threshold at each change double_array harvest_prm per_group
RetainMult<GRP> Multiplier applied to retained proportion at each change double_array harvest_prm per_group
DiscardMult<GRP> Multiplier applied to discard proportion at each change double_array harvest_prm per_group
WasteMult<GRP> Multiplier applied to waste proportion at each change double_array harvest_prm per_group
<GRP>_q_changes Number of catchability changes per group int harvest_prm per_group
Qchange<GRP> Catchability-change values (day + new q) per fished group/fishery double_array harvest_prm per_group
<GRP>_mFC_changes Number of fishing-mortality changes per group int harvest_prm per_group
mFCchange<GRP> Fishing-mortality-change values (day + new mFC) per fished group/fishery double_array harvest_prm per_group
<GRP>_age_harvest Age at which aquaculture group is harvested int harvest_prm per_group

Run parameters (run.prm)

Name Description Units Type File Dimension
ecotest Ecology test/diagnostic verbosity flag int biology_prm scalar
availflag Switch controlling how prey availability is interpreted int biology_prm scalar
flagrandom Enable stochastic/random processes int biology_prm scalar
readin_popratio Read population ratio (stock) data flag int biology_prm scalar
flagresp Respiration submodel flag int biology_prm scalar
flagavgmig Average migration flag int biology_prm scalar
flagbactstim Bacterial stimulation flag int biology_prm scalar
flagtrackpops Track populations flag int biology_prm scalar
flagseason Seasonal forcing flag int biology_prm scalar
flaglight Light limitation model flag int biology_prm scalar
flaglightopt Light optimisation option int biology_prm scalar
lim_sun_hours Limit primary production to daylight hours flag int biology_prm scalar
flagmodeltemp Temperature dependence model flag int biology_prm scalar
flagq10 Global Q10 temperature scaling flag int biology_prm scalar
O2case Oxygen limitation case selector int biology_prm scalar
flagnut Nutrient limitation flag int biology_prm scalar
flagmicro Microbial loop flag int biology_prm scalar
flagtempchange Apply prescribed temperature change flag int biology_prm scalar
flagsaltchange Apply prescribed salinity change flag int biology_prm scalar
flagpHchange Apply prescribed pH change flag int biology_prm scalar
flagstarve Starvation mortality flag int biology_prm scalar
flagdegrade Detritus degradation flag int biology_prm scalar
flagroc Rate-of-change effects flag int biology_prm scalar
flaghomog_sp Homogeneous spatial distribution flag int biology_prm scalar
flagagestruct Age structure global flag int biology_prm scalar
flagsenesce Senescence mortality flag int biology_prm scalar
flagtsforcerecruit Time-series forced recruitment flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_modify_KWSR Modify weight-at-spawn ratio flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_extpop_growth_option External population growth option int biology_prm scalar
juv_transition_thresh Juvenile-to-adult size transition threshold double biology_prm scalar
mat_transition_thresh Maturity transition threshold double biology_prm scalar
norm_larval_distrib Normalise larval distribution flag int biology_prm scalar
larvae_connect_only Larvae connectivity-only flag int biology_prm scalar
enviro_independ_larvae Environment-independent larvae flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_recruit_effect Recruitment environmental effect flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_macro_model Macrophyte/seagrass model flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_benthos_sediment_link Benthos-sediment coupling flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_competing_epiff Competing epibenthic filter feeders flag int biology_prm scalar
max_available_habitat Maximum available habitat fraction double biology_prm scalar
flag_invert_biohab Invertebrate biogenic habitat flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_olddiet Use legacy diet handling flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_fine_ontogenetic_diets Fine-grained per-age diet matrices flag int biology_prm scalar
UseHardFeedingWindow Use hard (step) feeding window flag int biology_prm scalar
UseBiLogisticFeedingWindow Use bi-logistic feeding window flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_satiation Predator satiation flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_shrinkfat Allow shrinking/fat loss flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_predratiodepend Ratio-dependent predation flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_dynamicXRS Dynamic reserve/structural ratio flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_repcostSpawn Reproduction cost at spawning flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_lengthSN Length from structural N flag int biology_prm scalar
XRS_cap Cap on reserve-to-structural ratio double biology_prm scalar
flag_rel_cover Relative cover model flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_report_water_detritus Report water-column detritus flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_refuge_model Prey refuge model flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_rugosity_model Rugosity model flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_georugosity Geological (background) rugosity flag int biology_prm scalar
RugCover_Coefft Rugosity-cover relationship coefficient double biology_prm scalar
RugCover_Const Rugosity-cover relationship constant double biology_prm scalar
RugCover_Cap Rugosity-cover relationship cap double biology_prm scalar
min_rugosity Minimum rugosity double biology_prm scalar
max_rugosity Maximum rugosity double biology_prm scalar
rugosity_const Rugosity baseline constant double biology_prm scalar
rugosity_bozec_a Bozec rugosity model coefficient a double biology_prm scalar
rugosity_bozec_b Bozec rugosity model coefficient b double biology_prm scalar
rugosity_bozec_c Bozec rugosity model coefficient c double biology_prm scalar
rugosity_bozec_d Bozec rugosity model coefficient d double biology_prm scalar
flagmodelpH pH dynamics model flag int biology_prm scalar
pH_sensitivity_model pH sensitivity model selector int biology_prm scalar
flagPHmortcase pH mortality case selector int biology_prm scalar
pH_surface_depth Surface pH layer depth boundary m double biology_prm scalar
pH_mid_depth Mid pH layer depth boundary m double biology_prm scalar
pH_surface_coefft_T Surface pH regression coefficient on temperature double biology_prm scalar
pH_surface_coefft_S Surface pH regression coefficient on salinity double biology_prm scalar
pH_surface_coefft_O Surface pH regression coefficient on oxygen double biology_prm scalar
pH_surface_const Surface pH regression constant double biology_prm scalar
pH_mid_coefft_T Mid-layer pH regression coefficient on temperature double biology_prm scalar
pH_mid_coefft_S Mid-layer pH regression coefficient on salinity double biology_prm scalar
pH_mid_coefft_O Mid-layer pH regression coefficient on oxygen double biology_prm scalar
pH_mid_const Mid-layer pH regression constant double biology_prm scalar
pH_deep_coefft_T Deep-layer pH regression coefficient on temperature double biology_prm scalar
pH_deep_coefft_S Deep-layer pH regression coefficient on salinity double biology_prm scalar
pH_deep_coefft_O Deep-layer pH regression coefficient on oxygen double biology_prm scalar
pH_deep_const Deep-layer pH regression constant double biology_prm scalar
flagmodelArag Aragonite saturation model flag int biology_prm scalar
K_max_num_DHW Max number of degree heating weeks records int biology_prm scalar
Karag_A Aragonite regression coefficient A double biology_prm scalar
Karag_B Aragonite regression coefficient B double biology_prm scalar
Karag_C Aragonite regression coefficient C double biology_prm scalar
Karag_pH Aragonite regression coefficient on pH double biology_prm scalar
Kca_const Calcium constant for calcification double biology_prm scalar
K_Ks Calcification saturation half-constant double biology_prm scalar
Ksmother_coefft Smothering coefficient double biology_prm scalar
Ksmother_const Smothering constant double biology_prm scalar
Pads_r_t0 Phosphate adsorption rate at reference temp double biology_prm scalar
Pads_K Phosphate adsorption half-saturation double biology_prm scalar
Pads_KO Phosphate adsorption oxygen dependence double biology_prm scalar
r_immob_PIP_t0 Particulate inorganic P immobilisation rate at reference temp double biology_prm scalar
Enviro_turb Environmental turbidity switch int biology_prm scalar
K_TUR Turbidity half-saturation double biology_prm scalar
K_TUR_DEP Turbidity depth dependence double biology_prm scalar
K_MAX_TUR Maximum turbidity double biology_prm scalar
K_IRR Irradiance half-saturation double biology_prm scalar
K_MAX_IRR Maximum irradiance double biology_prm scalar
K_MIN_IRR Minimum irradiance double biology_prm scalar
r_DC_T15 Labile detritus carbon breakdown rate at 15C d-1 double biology_prm scalar
r_DL_T15 Labile detritus breakdown rate at 15C d-1 double biology_prm scalar
r_DR_T15 Refractory detritus breakdown rate at 15C d-1 double biology_prm scalar
r_DON_T15 Dissolved organic N breakdown rate at 15C d-1 double biology_prm scalar
r_DSi_T15 Dissolved silica regeneration rate at 15C d-1 double biology_prm scalar
FDR_DC Fraction of refractory detritus to DC double biology_prm scalar
FDR_DL Fraction of refractory detritus to DL double biology_prm scalar
FDON_D Fraction of detritus to DON double biology_prm scalar
R_0_T15 Base remineralisation rate at 15C d-1 double biology_prm scalar
R_D_T15 Detritus remineralisation rate at 15C d-1 double biology_prm scalar
Dmax Maximum depth for remineralisation m double biology_prm scalar
K_nit_T15 Nitrification rate at 15C d-1 double biology_prm scalar
K_conc Nitrification concentration half-saturation double biology_prm scalar
p_NH_anad Proportion NH from anaerobic decomposition double biology_prm scalar
X_ON Oxygen-to-nitrogen Redfield ratio double biology_prm scalar
X_CN Carbon-to-nitrogen Redfield ratio double biology_prm scalar
X_CHLN Chlorophyll-to-nitrogen ratio double biology_prm scalar
X_SiN Silica-to-nitrogen ratio double biology_prm scalar
X_FeN Iron-to-nitrogen ratio double biology_prm scalar
k_wetdry Wet/dry weight conversion factor double biology_prm scalar
k_w_cdepth Light attenuation coefficient at critical depth m-1 double biology_prm scalar
k_w_depth Light attenuation coefficient with depth m-1 double biology_prm scalar
k_w_deep Deep-water light attenuation coefficient m-1 double biology_prm scalar
k_w_shallow Shallow-water light attenuation coefficient m-1 double biology_prm scalar
k_PN Light attenuation per unit particulate N double biology_prm scalar
k_DON Light attenuation per unit DON double biology_prm scalar
k_DL Light attenuation per unit labile detritus double biology_prm scalar
k_IS Light attenuation per unit inorganic suspended matter double biology_prm scalar
k_SED Light attenuation per unit sediment double biology_prm scalar
KIOP_min Minimum I-optimal half-saturation double biology_prm scalar
KIOP_shift I-optimal shift parameter double biology_prm scalar
KI_avail Irradiance availability scalar double biology_prm scalar
K_addepth Additional depth offset for light calc m double biology_prm scalar
swr_scalar Shortwave radiation scaling factor double biology_prm scalar
swr_const Shortwave radiation constant double biology_prm scalar
swr_cos_coefft Shortwave radiation seasonal cosine coefficient double biology_prm scalar
swr_cos_offset Shortwave radiation seasonal cosine offset double biology_prm scalar
albedo_ice Ice albedo double biology_prm scalar
k_bs Light attenuation under bare snow double biology_prm scalar
k_bi Light attenuation under bare ice double biology_prm scalar
k_rs Light attenuation under refrozen snow double biology_prm scalar
k_ri Light attenuation under refrozen ice double biology_prm scalar
R_bi Reflectance of bare ice double biology_prm scalar
k_ice Light attenuation coefficient for ice m-1 double biology_prm scalar
ka_star Specific light absorption coefficient double biology_prm scalar
Tchange_max_num Number of prescribed temperature-change records int biology_prm scalar
Tchange Prescribed temperature-change time-series (value/time pairs) degC double_array biology_prm timeseries
Schange_max_num Number of prescribed salinity-change records int biology_prm scalar
Schange Prescribed salinity-change time-series double_array biology_prm timeseries
pHchange_max_num Number of prescribed pH-change records int biology_prm scalar
PHchange Prescribed pH-change time-series double_array biology_prm timeseries
RTOP Top of refuge tolerance double biology_prm scalar
K_Lc Critical light constant double biology_prm scalar
RelTol Relative numerical tolerance double biology_prm scalar
Flux_tol Flux tolerance threshold double biology_prm scalar
min_pool Minimum tracer pool concentration double biology_prm scalar
min_dens Minimum density threshold double biology_prm scalar
min_channel_depth Minimum channel depth m double biology_prm scalar
flag_do_var_express Variable expression flag (evolution) int biology_prm scalar
flag_do_evolution Enable evolution module int biology_prm scalar
flag_bound_change Allow trait bound change flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_inheritance Trait inheritance flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_evolvar_capped Cap evolved variance flag int biology_prm scalar
evol_stdev_range Evolutionary standard deviation range double biology_prm scalar
max_rate_evol Maximum rate of evolutionary change double biology_prm scalar
flag_mult_grow_curves Multiple growth morph curves flag int biology_prm scalar
ActiveTrait/<GRP> Per-group active evolutionary trait flags (one row of trait toggles per group) double_array biology_prm per_group
MB_wc Microbial biomass water-column reference double biology_prm scalar
eddy_scale Eddy diffusivity scaling for PP double biology_prm scalar
XPB_DL Fraction of PB flux to labile detritus double biology_prm scalar
XBB_DL Fraction of BB flux to labile detritus double biology_prm scalar
XPB_DR Fraction of PB flux to refractory detritus double biology_prm scalar
XBB_DR Fraction of BB flux to refractory detritus double biology_prm scalar
k_PB Pelagic bacteria rate constant double biology_prm scalar
k_BB Benthic bacteria rate constant double biology_prm scalar
flaghabdepend Habitat-dependent processes flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_move_habdepend Habitat-dependent movement flag int biology_prm scalar
flagenviro_displace Environmental displacement flag int biology_prm scalar
flagenviro_kill Environmental kill flag int biology_prm scalar
REEFchange_max_num Number of reef-cover change records int biology_prm scalar
FLATchange_max_num Number of flat-cover change records int biology_prm scalar
SOFTchange_max_num Number of soft-cover change records int biology_prm scalar
REEFchange Reef-substrate cover change time-series double_array biology_prm timeseries
FLATchange Flat-substrate cover change time-series double_array biology_prm timeseries
SOFTchange Soft-substrate cover change time-series double_array biology_prm timeseries
Group_Habitat_Preference/<GRP> Per-group habitat preference array over habitat types double_array biology_prm per_group
Group_Ice_Preference/<GRP> Per-group ice habitat preference array double_array biology_prm per_group
Group_IceReprod_Preference/<GRP> Per-group ice reproduction preference array double_array biology_prm per_group
roc_wgt Rate-of-change weighting double biology_prm scalar
k_roc_food Rate-of-change food scaling constant double biology_prm scalar
flagtempdepend_move Temperature-dependent movement flag int biology_prm scalar
flagtempdepend_reprod Temperature-dependent reproduction flag int biology_prm scalar
flagsaltdepend Salinity-dependent processes flag int biology_prm scalar
flagO2depend Oxygen-dependent processes flag int biology_prm scalar
flagconstrain_epiwander Constrain epibenthic wandering flag int biology_prm scalar
X_RS Reserve-to-structural target ratio double biology_prm scalar
Kthresh1 Movement/feeding threshold constant 1 (read twice; two threshold slots) double biology_prm scalar
KHTD Habitat threshold constant (deep) double biology_prm scalar
KHTI Habitat threshold constant (intertidal) double biology_prm scalar
SeasonalDistribution/<GRP>/<STAGE> Per-group/per-stage seasonal horizontal distribution (juvenile/adult, per box) double_array biology_prm per_box
p_BBfish Proportion bacteria cleaned from fish-ingested detritus double biology_prm scalar
p_BBben Proportion bacteria cleaned from benthic-ingested detritus double biology_prm scalar
p_PBwc Proportion of pelagic bacteria available in water column double biology_prm scalar
p_PBben Proportion of pelagic bacteria available in benthos double biology_prm scalar
k_refDL Reference labile-detritus level for omnivore supplement feeding double biology_prm scalar
k_refDR Reference refractory-detritus level for supplement feeding double biology_prm scalar
k_refsDL Reference sediment labile-detritus level double biology_prm scalar
flagfishrates Use fish-specific clearance/growth rates flag int biology_prm scalar
li_a_invert Length-weight allometry coefficient a for invertebrates double biology_prm scalar
li_b_invert Length-weight allometry exponent b for invertebrates double biology_prm scalar
pPREY<PREDCOHORT><PRED><PREYCOHORT> Vertebrate predator-prey availability matrix (pSPVERTeat), availability of each prey group to a predator age class double_array biology_prm per_prey
pPREY<PRED> Invertebrate/biomass-pool predator-prey availability row (single cohort) double_array biology_prm per_prey
DetritusSedimentFoodAvail/<GRP>[/<COHORT>] Availability of detritus/sediment groups to a predator (per detritus group, per cohort for age-structured) double_array biology_prm per_prey
AgeDietAvail/<GRP> Fine ontogenetic (per-age) prey availability matrix double_array biology_prm per_prey
SeagrassFoodAvail/<GRP> Availability of seagrass/macrophyte parts to grazers double_array biology_prm per_prey
Supplemental_Diets/<GRP> Imported/supplemental feed distribution per box for cultured/supplemented groups double_array biology_prm per_box
Catch_Opportunity/Catch_Availability/<GRP> Availability of fishery catch to opportunistic catch-eaters (per prey group) double_array biology_prm per_prey
Catch_Opportunity/Proportion_Exploitable/<GRP> Proportion of each fishery’s catch exploitable by catch-eaters double_array biology_prm other
C_<GRP> Per-cohort vertebrate clearance (search-volume) rate; prm key C_<GRP> array over age classes m3 (mg N)-1 d-1 double_array biology_prm per_cohort
C_<GRP>_T15 Invertebrate grazer clearance rate at 15C; scalar per group m3 (mg N)-1 d-1 double biology_prm per_group
mum_<GRP> Per-cohort vertebrate maximum growth (consumption) rate; prm key mum_<GRP> array over age classes mg N d-1 (per individual) double_array biology_prm per_cohort
mum_<GRP>_T15 Invertebrate/PP/bacteria maximum growth rate at 15C; scalar per group d-1 double biology_prm per_group
InvertebrateSN/<GRP> Invertebrate structural-N (size) reference per group mg N double_array biology_prm per_group
Q10 Global Q10 temperature scaling factor double biology_prm scalar
temp_coefftB Temperature response coefficient B double biology_prm scalar
temp_coefftC Temperature response coefficient C double biology_prm scalar
temp_exp Temperature response exponent double biology_prm scalar
KST_fish Standard metabolic temperature scalar - fish double biology_prm scalar
KST_shark Standard metabolic temperature scalar - shark double biology_prm scalar
KST_bird Standard metabolic temperature scalar - bird double biology_prm scalar
KST_mammal Standard metabolic temperature scalar - mammal double biology_prm scalar
Ktmp_fish Temperature respiration coefficient - fish double biology_prm scalar
Ktmp_shark Temperature respiration coefficient - shark double biology_prm scalar
Ktmp_bird Temperature respiration coefficient - bird double biology_prm scalar
Ktmp_mammal Temperature respiration coefficient - mammal double biology_prm scalar
Kthreshm Mortality threshold constant double biology_prm scalar
FFDDR Fraction of feeding-derived detritus going to refractory pool double biology_prm scalar
FDL_fish Fraction labile detritus from fish mortality double biology_prm scalar
FDL_benth Fraction labile detritus from benthic invert mortality double biology_prm scalar
FDL_top Fraction labile detritus from top predator mortality double biology_prm scalar
FDL_wc Fraction labile detritus from water-column group mortality double biology_prm scalar
FDL_SG_roots Fraction labile detritus from seagrass roots double biology_prm scalar
FDL_SG_leaves Fraction labile detritus from seagrass leaves double biology_prm scalar
FPB_DR Fraction pelagic-bacteria flux to refractory detritus double biology_prm scalar
FBB_DR Fraction benthic-bacteria flux to refractory detritus double biology_prm scalar
FPB_DON Fraction pelagic-bacteria flux to DON double biology_prm scalar
FBB_DON Fraction benthic-bacteria flux to DON double biology_prm scalar
Fben_den Fraction benthic denitrification double biology_prm scalar
ImplicitSeabirdMortalityRate/<GRP> Implicit (external) seabird mortality rate per group d-1 double_array biology_prm per_group
ImplicitFishMortalityRate/<GRP> Implicit (external) fish mortality rate per group d-1 double_array biology_prm per_group
flagtrecruitdistrib Time-varying recruit distribution flag int biology_prm scalar
recover_trigger Population recovery trigger level double biology_prm scalar
recover_span Recovery span duration double biology_prm scalar
recover_subseq Subsequent recovery parameter double biology_prm scalar
lognorm_mu Lognormal recruitment mean parameter double biology_prm scalar
lognorm_sigma Lognormal recruitment standard deviation parameter double biology_prm scalar
rec_m Recruitment mean (stochastic) parameter double biology_prm scalar
rec_sigma Recruitment standard deviation parameter double biology_prm scalar
recruitRange Recruitment search range double biology_prm scalar
recruitRangeFlat Flat recruitment range double biology_prm scalar
ref_chl Reference chlorophyll for recruitment effect double biology_prm scalar
FSPB_<GRP> Per-cohort proportion of spawning biomass; prm key FSPB_<GRP> array over age classes double_array biology_prm per_cohort
KDENR_<GRP> Per-cohort density-dependent recruitment parameter (Reproduction/KDENR) double_array biology_prm per_cohort
recSTOCK_<GRP> Per-stock recruitment allocation (Reproduction/recSTOCK) double_array biology_prm other
popratioStock_<GRP> Per-stock population ratio at initialisation (Reproduction/popratioStock) double_array biology_prm other
pStock_<GRP> Per-stock diet/spatial proportion (Diet/pStock) double_array biology_prm other
VerticalRecruitLocation/<GRP> Per-group vertical layer distribution for recruits double_array biology_prm per_layer
RecruitDistribution/<GRP> Per-group horizontal recruit distribution over boxes double_array biology_prm per_box
AquacultDistribution/<GRP> Per-group horizontal aquaculture stocking distribution over boxes double_array biology_prm per_box
<GRP>_Time_Spawn Per-spawn-event spawning time-of-year per group (prm key *_Time_Spawn) day-of-year int_array biology_prm per_cohort
Time_Age_<GRP> Per-event time-to-age cohort entry per group (prm key Time_Age_<GRP>) day int_array biology_prm per_cohort
StockStructure/<GRP> Per-group per-box stock membership (integer stock id per box) int_array biology_prm per_box
VerticalStockStructure/<GRP> Per-group per-layer vertical stock membership int_array biology_prm per_layer
invading_sp_model Invading-species model flag int biology_prm scalar
InvaderIndex Functional-group index of the invader int biology_prm scalar
minInvaderAge Minimum age of invading individuals int biology_prm scalar
maxInvaderAge Maximum age of invading individuals int biology_prm scalar
InvaderEntryBox Box index where invader enters int biology_prm scalar
InvadersEntering Number of invaders entering double biology_prm scalar
InvaderMinDepth Minimum entry depth for invader m double biology_prm scalar
InvaderMaxDepth Maximum entry depth for invader m double biology_prm scalar
InvaderStartDay Day-of-year invasion starts day-of-year int biology_prm scalar
InvaderEndDay Day-of-year invasion ends day-of-year int biology_prm scalar
InvaderScalar Scaling of invader numbers double biology_prm scalar
InvaderSpeed Invader movement speed double biology_prm scalar
InvaderEntryLayer Vertical layer of invader entry int biology_prm scalar
p_IBice Proportion of biota associated with ice double biology_prm scalar
flag_dissolved_pollutants Track dissolved pollutants flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_contamMortModel Contaminant mortality model flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_contamInteractModel Contaminant interaction model flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_contamGrowthModel Contaminant growth-effect model flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_contamReprodModel Contaminant reproduction-effect model flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_contamOnlyAmplify Contaminant amplify-only flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_contamMove Contaminant movement flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_contamMinTemp Contaminant minimum-temperature flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_contam_halflife_spbased Species-based contaminant half-life flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_contamMaternalTransfer Maternal contaminant transfer flag int biology_prm scalar
flag_contam_distrib Contaminant distribution flag int biology_prm scalar
biopools_dodge_contam Biological pools bypass contaminant flag int biology_prm scalar
min_pool_cont Minimum contaminant pool concentration double biology_prm scalar
contam_tau Contaminant decay time constant double biology_prm scalar
contam_sig_uptake_const Contaminant sigmoidal uptake constant double biology_prm scalar
flag_detritus_contam Detritus contaminant tracking flag int biology_prm scalar
k_migslow Migration slowdown constant double biology_prm scalar
Migration/MigrateIOBox/<GRP>[/<COHORT>]/Migrate<N> Per-migration destination box proportions for migrating groups double_array biology_prm per_box
Migration/KMIG_DEN/<GRP> Initial density of pre-existing out-of-model migrators double_array biology_prm per_cohort
Migration/KMIG_RN/<GRP> Initial reserve N of pre-existing out-of-model migrators mg N double_array biology_prm per_cohort
Migration/KMIG_SN/<GRP> Initial structural N of pre-existing out-of-model migrators mg N double_array biology_prm per_cohort
Migration/KMIG_INVERT<N>/<GRP> Initial density of out-of-model invertebrate migrators per migration double_array biology_prm per_cohort
flag<GRP> Group functioning (on/off) flag int biology_prm per_group
flagdem<GRP> Preferred-location (demersal) trend flag int biology_prm per_group
flagplankfish<GRP> Planktivore flag int biology_prm per_group
<GRP>thresh Flux threshold for sediment/bacteria flux double biology_prm per_group
<GRP>damp Flux damping coefficient double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Reproduction_flags Per-group reproduction flags and parameters. One entry each, prm key = base_GRP: flagbearlive (live-bearing), feed_while_spawn, flagmother (parental care), flagrecruit (recruitment function id), flagrecpeak, flagstocking, flagkeep_plusgroup, Recruit_Period, Recruit_Time, cohort_recruit_entry, spawn_period, KSPA (spawn area), FSP (spawn fraction), Kcov_juv/Bcov_juv_/Acov_juv_/Kcov_ad_/Bcov_ad_/Acov_ad_ (cover coeffts), RugCover_scalar, age_mat (age at maturity), recover_start, KWSR, KWRR_, recover_mult_, BHbeta_/BHalpha_ (Beverton-Holt), Rbeta_/Ralpha_ (Ricker), PP_ (constant recruits), log_mult, norm_sigma, flag_recruit_stochastic, prod_alpha, den_depend_beta1/beta2, temp_coefft_, rate_coefft_, wind_coefft_, rec_var_, min/max_spawn_temp, min/max_spawn_salt, prop_spawn_lost, jack_a/jack_b_, rec_HabDepend, intersp_depend_recruit_/sp_/scale_, aquacult_fry, KA_/KB_ (weight-length). varies double biology_prm per_group
overwinterStartTofY_<GRP> Overwinter start time-of-year (encystment block) day-of-year double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Overwinter_Encystment Per-group overwintering/encystment params: overwinterStartTofY_, overwinterEndTofY_, overwinterStartTemp_, overwinterEndTemp_, crit_mum_, crit_nut_, crit_temp_, encyst_rate_, hatch_rate_, encyst_period_, flagencyst_. varies double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Evolution Per-group evolution params: max_prop_shift_, inheritance_, trait_variance_, min_trait_variance_. double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY FeedingDetritusFractions Per-group fractions of feeding-derived material to detritus: FDM_<GRP> (mortality detritus), FDG_<GRP> (egesta), FDGDL_, FDGDR_. double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY FeedingDynamics Per-group/predator feeding parameters: catcheater, flagactiveDAY (diel activity), vla<GRP>T15 (assimilation), KL<GRP>/KU_<GRP>/KUP_<GRP>/KLP_<GRP> (feeding window lower/upper), Kmax_coefft_<GRP>, KDEP_<GRP> (sediment penetration depth), vlb_, hta_, htb_ (handling time), pR_ (reserve proportion fed), li_a_/li_b_/linf_/Kbert_/tzero_ (length-at-age, VB), min_li_mat_, predcase (functional response type), age_structured_prey_, p_split_, extra_feed, vl<GRP> (invert search volume), ht_ (invert handling time), hvm_, turbid_refuge_, RSmax_/RSmid_/RSslope_/RSprop_/SNcost_/RNcost_/RSstarve_ (reserve dynamics), E_<GRP>/EPlant_<GRP>/EDL_<GRP>/EDR_<GRP> (assimilation efficiencies on prey/plant/labile/refractory). varies double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Q10_Temperature Per-group temperature response: flagq10eff, flagq10receff, q10_<GRP>, q10_method_, q10_optimal_temp_, q10_correction_, temp_coefftA_, flagtempsensitive, flagfecundsensitive. double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Salinity_pH_sensitivity Per-group salinity/pH sensitivity: flagSaltSensitive, salt_correction_, flagpHsensitive, pHsensitive_model_, pH_constA_/B_/C_, min_pH_/max_pH_, KN_pH_, optimal_pH_, pH_correction_, contract_tol_, flagcontract_tol_, flagpredavaileffect, flagnutvaleffect, pHmortstart_, pHmortA_/B_, pHmortmid_. double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Pollution_impact Per-group pollution light/noise sensitivity coefficients: light_coefft_, noise_coefft_. double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY PrimaryProducer_uptake Per-PP/seagrass parameters: KTUR_ (bioturbation), KIRR_ (infauna irradiance), KN_ (DIN half-sat), KS_ (Si half-sat), KF_ (Fe half-sat), flag*lim, KI_<GRP>T15 (light half-sat), L_KI<GRP>T15 (seagrass leaf light), Kext/Ksub_/KN_epi_/KsubEpi_/Ktrans_ (seagrass), Beta_D_, PBmax_D_, P_uptake_/P_scale_uptake_/P_concp_/P_min_internal_/P_max_internal_, C_uptake_/C_scale_uptake_/C_concp_, PSA_min_/C_min_, Phyto_Resp_Rate_, KP_ (P half-sat), KLYS_ (lysis rate), FSBDR_. varies double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Mortality Per-group/per-cohort mortality rates at 15C: mQ (quadratic), mL (linear), mLext (external linear), mPext (external proportional); plus mS<GRP>T15 (macrophyte senescence), mStarve (starvation), mT (temperature mortality), mD (depth-oxygen), mO (oxygen), KO2_ (lethal O2), KO2LIM_ (limiting O2), turbidity mortality _turbid_L/_turbid_a/_turbid_b. The _mQ/_mL/_mLext/_mPext and turbidity entries are read per-cohort via Read_Cohort_Species_Param_Values; others via Util_XML_Read_Species_Param. d-1 double biology_prm per_cohort
SPECIES_FAMILY Physical_limits_movement Per-group physical limitation and movement: low_/max_/sat_/thresh (basal/sed-FF feeding limits), _ddepend_move (movement model), _max/min_move_temp, _max/min_move_salt, _K_temp_const, K_salt_const, Speed, _mindepth/_maxdepth/_maxtotdepth, _min_O2, _K_o2_const, _homerangerad, _overlap, k_trans, _remin_contrib. varies double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Coral_Sponge Per-group coral/sponge params (bleaching, calcification, rugosity, smothering): _bleach_periodA/B, _mBleach, _bleaching_rate, _bleach_recovery_rate, _bleach_tempshift, _bleach_growshift, _bleach_temp, _min_bleach_temp, _prop_zooxanth, _DHW_thresh, _threshdepth, _depmum_scalar, _min/max_bleach_salt, _HostRemin, _calcifRefBaseline, _calcifTconst/Tcoefft/Topt/Lambda, _FeedLightThresh, _PropLightFeed, _coral_max_accel_trans/A/B, _CrecruitA/B/C, _coral_overgrow, _coral_compete, _sponge_overgrow, _sponge_compete, _Ksmother_A/B, _Vmax_deltaSi, _Km_deltaSi, _rug_erode, _rug_bleacherode, _rugFeedScalar, _rug_factor, _colony_ha, _rug_erode_sponge, _rugosity_inc/_rugosity_dec, _colony_diam. varies double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY Fishing_targetting Per-group fishing/management flags read from bio prm: flagfish (targeting), flag_access_thru_wc_, age_harvest (aquaculture), tier (HCR tier), regionalSP, basketSP, basket_size, max_co_sp, coType_, tac_resetperiod, cpue_cdf_poor_r_/p_, cpue_cdf_top_r_/p_, samplesize, allometic li_a/li_b/li_bin/li_start/li_max, R_max, avg_inv_size, flag_assess, assess_bootstrap, assess_nat_mort, flag_prod_model, top_pcnt, bot_pcnt, assess_datastream, whichRAssess_, ICE_KDEP_. varies double biology_prm per_group
SPECIES_FAMILY RBC_assessment Per-group reference-biomass-control / stock-assessment parameters (RBCSpeciesParamStructArray, atUtilXML.c:511-636): DiscType_, MaxH_, Growthage_L1_/L2_, MinCatch_, AssessStart_, NumRegions_, Nsexes_, Tier1/2/3Sig_, isTriggerSpecies_, trigger_threshold_, UseRBCAveraging_, Maturity_Inflect_/Slope_, T1_steep_phase_, tiertype_, Tier3_* (Fcalc/time/maxage/M/S25/S50/F/h/matlen/maxF), CCsel_years_, Tier4_* (avtime/CPUEyrmin/max/m/alpha/Cmaxmult/Bo_correct), Tier5_* (length/S50/cv/flt/reg/p/sel/q), PostRule_, CPUEmult_, MaxChange_, TriggerResponseScen_, MG_offset_, Regime_shift_assess_, RecDevBack_, Hsteep_, Agesel_Pattern_, AssessFreq_, BallParkF_/Yr_, NumChangeLambda_, num_enviro_obs_, num_growth_morphs_, Nsex_samp_, MaxAge_, Nyfuture_, NumFisheries_, Nlen_, Lbin_, thresh_mat_, femsexratio_, flagLAdirect_/SLAdirect_/WAdirect_, SigmaR1_/R2_/R_future_, PSigmaR1_, Regime_year_, RecDevMinYr_/MaxYr_, RecDevFlag_, AutoCorRecDev_, LFSSlim_, AFSSlim_, NumSurvey_, Regime_year_assess_, NblockPattern_, SRBlock_, assRecDevMinYear_, MultispAssessType_, mgt_indicator_, init_mgt_category_/sp_, PGMSYBHalpha_/beta_. varies double biology_prm per_group

Abbreviations

atl$abbreviation
#> $GRP
#> [1] "species (functional) group code, e.g. FPS; range 0..K_num_tot_sp-1"
#> 
#> $f
#> [1] "fishery name/code (per-fishery harvest parameters, bm->FISHERYprms[f])"
#> 
#> $id
#> [1] "species-parameter index into FunctGroupArray[guild].speciesParams[<id>] (slot in the speciesParamStructArray[] master table)"
#> 
#> $base
#> [1] "parameter base-name prefix in per-group keys of the form <base>_<GRP> (e.g. mum, C); uppercase <BASE> used in comment blocks"
#> 
#> $i
#> [1] "loop index: file index in a forcing-file series (e.g. hd<i>.name, <tracerName>_File<i>.name) or change-schedule index in pss keys (pss<s>_change<i>)"
#> 
#> $s
#> [1] "point source/sink index, 0..npss-1 (e.g. pss<s>_numchanges)"
#> 
#> $tracerName
#> [1] "name of a generic forcing tracer (netCDF forcing input, bm->forceTracerInput[])"
#> 
#> $PRED
#> [1] "predator group code in diet-availability keys pPREY<PREDCOHORT><PRED><PREYCOHORT>"
#> 
#> $N
#> [1] "migration event index (Migrate<N>: 1..num_migrate; KMIG_INVERT<N>: 0..num_migrate-1)"
#> 
#> $shortName
#> [1] "short name of a physical-property forcing series (e.g. temp, salt, pH, Wind, vertMixScalar) used in keys like n<shortName>files"
#> 
#> $COHORT
#> [1] "age class (cohort) of an age-structured group, e.g. in MigrateIOBox/<GRP>[/<COHORT>]/Migrate<N>"
#> 
#> $suffix
#> [1] "parameter suffix in per-group keys of the form <GRP>_<suffix>; uppercase <SUFFIX> used in comment blocks"
#> 
#> $moveGroupCode
#> [1] "moving group/stage code listed in MoveGroupCodes (forced-movement entries, form <code>_stage_<n>)"
#> 
#> $coh
#> [1] "age-class (cohort) index in harvest keys, e.g. qStock_<GRP>_<coh>, sel_<GRP><coh>"
#> 
#> $PREYCOHORT
#> [1] "prey life-stage digit in pPREY keys (1 = juvenile, 2 = adult)"
#> 
#> $PREDCOHORT
#> [1] "predator life-stage digit in pPREY keys (1 = juvenile, 2 = adult)"
#> 
#> $n
#> [1] "stage number in a moving group/stage code <code>_stage_<n>"
#> 
#> $longName
#> [1] "long name of a physical-property forcing series (e.g. Temperature, Salinity) used in <longName><i>.name"
#> 
#> $code
#> [1] "group code part of a moving group/stage code <code>_stage_<n>"
#> 
#> $STAGE
#> [1] "life stage, juvenile or adult (e.g. SeasonalDistribution/<GRP>/<STAGE>)"