Table 2 Partial correlation coefficients between state variables (rows) averaged during 2090–2099 and model parameters (columns) used in a parameter sensitivity study.

From: Protection of Permafrost Soils from Thawing by Increasing Herbivore Density

 

snow compaction

snow maximum

moss

rate constant

density

turnover rate

Snow density

0.78

0.96

0.31

Snow diffusivity

0.75

0.96

0.31

Snow depth

− 0.76

− 0.96

− 0.29

Moss cover

0.32

0.42

− 0.56

Permafrost temperature

− 0.71

− 0.9

− 0.06

Permafrost area

0.66

0.87

− 0.02