This python script vic_auto.py generates soil parameter and vegetation parameter files for Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) Hydrologic Model. The script also prepares the elevation/snow band file, if required.
Use force_auto.py to generate forcing files. Necessary files have been provided with documents.
The script is written in python version 2.7, running it on python3 may produce error.
vic_auto.py requires arcpy and pandas to run, make sure both are installed.
This script needs the following files from users:
a) DEM covering basin area
b) Land use land cover map
c) Soil map (If not available, use the generate-soil-map repo to generate a soil map for basin area)
d) Shapefile of the catchment area
Put all input files' location in vic_auto.py as mentioned there. Make sure that all the input files have the same co-ordinate system as stated in the file.
Other required files are provided with this repo, provide thier locations also.
While preparing the soil map, define the soil class types according to the provided soil appendix file.
Use vic_auto.py for soil and vegetation file generation. An addition file force_auto.py is provided to generate meteorological forcing files for the basin area.