SARRA-Py: A Python-based geospatial simulation framework for agroclimatic modeling
Lavarenne J., Mbengue A.. 2025. SoftwareX, 30 : 6 p..
SARRA-Py is an open-source, Python-based adaptation of the long-standing SARRA crop model family–specifically building upon SARRA-H to enable spatially explicit agroclimatic simulations in tropical and data-limited environments. By leveraging Python's geospatial libraries (e.g., Xarray), SARRA-Py extends SARRA-H's proven crop physiology routines to large-scale, raster-based analyses, streamlines ingestion of diverse climate inputs with minimal preprocessing, and eases model customization via a modular code structure. Users interact with SARRA-Py primarily through Jupyter notebooks that provide guided workflows for data preparation, parameter configuration, and visualization of results. This design closes the gap between point-based crop models and broader geospatial frameworks, offering a practical tool for agricultural risk management, climate adaptation studies, and yield forecasting. Consequently, SARRA-Py fosters reproducible, scenario-based analyses and informs decision-making in vulnerable regions where water deficits, sparse ground observations, and climate variability threatens food security.
Mots-clés : modèle de simulation; changement climatique; zone agroclimatique; rendement des cultures; gestion du risque; culture pluviale; sénégal
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- Lavarenne Jeremy — Es / UMR TETIS
