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+Description
+AirSeaFluxCode is a python 3.6 software designed to allow easy exploration of the different bulk formulae parameterizations and the wide range of implementation options.
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+Citattion
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+Biri S., E. C. Kent, D. I. Berry, R. C. Cornes, and M. J. Yelland (2021). AirSeaFluxCode: Open-source software for calculating turbulent air-sea fluxes from meteorological parameters. Frontiers special issue: Energy, Water, and Carbon Dioxide Fluxes at the Earth’s Surface. (to be submitted)
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+Licensing
+Please see subdirectories for code and data licenses