This is something I think about when designing a world map. The geography drastically impacts climate; adding a mounting range in one spot can turn an area into a desert, adding some lakes that are big enough will create cold fronts in certain regions.
I have some idea of some of these effects, but I would like to know more. I'm curious if there are any tools or at least comprehensive guides to how the geography is going to effect weather and climate. I would love to have a program where I could paint some land and mountains and have it calculate for me what kind of weather I would have. Where would my deserts be? Where would my forests be?
Anyone know where I could find such a tool, or find a detailed guide?
I have some idea of some of these effects, but I would like to know more. I'm curious if there are any tools or at least comprehensive guides to how the geography is going to effect weather and climate. I would love to have a program where I could paint some land and mountains and have it calculate for me what kind of weather I would have. Where would my deserts be? Where would my forests be?
Anyone know where I could find such a tool, or find a detailed guide?