RESP_ecto: RESP_ecto

In mrke/NicheMapR: R implementation of Niche Mapper software for biophysical modelling

RESP_ecto

Description

R version of Fortran RESP.f (ectotherm model) for calculating respiratory heat and water exchange.

Usage

RESP_ecto(
  XTRY = 23,
  AMASS = 0.04,
  TC = 25,
  QMETAB = 0.01241022,
  EXTREF = 20,
  PANT = 1,
  RQ = 0.8,
  TA = 20,
  RELHUM = 50,
  BP = 101325,
  O2GAS = 20.95,
  CO2GAS = 0.03,
  N2GAS = 79.02,
  DELTAR = 0.1
)

Arguments

XTRY	current guess of lung temperature (°C)
AMASS	body mass, kg
TC	current guess of core body temperature (°C)
QMETAB	metabolic rate calculated with MET_ecto (W)
EXTREF	oxygen extraction efficiency (%)
PANT	multiplier on breathing rate, for respiratory water loss via panting
RQ	respiratory quotient (fractional, 0-1)
TA	air temperature (°C)
RELHUM	relative humidity (%)
BP	air pressure (Pa)
O2GAS	oxygen concentration of atmosphere (%)
CO2GAS	carbon dioxide concentration of atmosphere (%)
N2GAS	nitrogen concentration of atmosphere (%)
DELTAR	temperature difference (°C) between expired and inspired air

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