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Eddy-Covariance Measurements

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Mauder, Matthias ; Foken, Thomas ; Aubinet, Marc ; Ibrom, Andreas:
Eddy-Covariance Measurements.
In: Foken, Thomas (ed.): Springer Handbook of Atmospheric Measurements. - Cham, Switzerland : Springer , 2021 . - pp. 1485-1515 . - (Springer Handbooks )
ISBN 978-3-030-52170-7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52171-4_55

Official URL: Volltext

Abstract in another language

The eddy-covariance method represents the only direct way to measure the turbulent fluxes of momentum, temperature, trace gases, and particles between the land surface and the atmosphere. It is a direct measurement of the net carbon-dioxide budget and dry deposition. For that purpose, it is widely used in networks of long-term ecosystem observatories around the world and is the centerpiece of intensive field campaigns investigating biosphere–atmosphere exchange processes. The instrumentation typically consists of a 3-D sonic anemometer/thermometer and one or more additional gas analyzers that are able to measure the high-frequency fluctuations of the scalar to be transported. These instruments are mounted on a meteorological mast to sample the turbulent field under the assumption that eddies are carried along with the mean wind. Further prerequisites of the method are horizontal homogeneity, steady-state conditions and well-developed turbulence. For successful application of the method, a series of quality tests and flux corrections is required, which will be presented together with commonly used instrumentation and postprocessing software. Moreover, we will provide a historical overview and provide guidelines for site selection and setup and the necessary maintenance procedures.

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Item Type: Article in a book
Refereed: Yes
Keywords: eddy-covariance method; Flux measurements; Conservation equation; Flux correction; Data handling; System design; Trace gas sensors
Institutions of the University: Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Earth Sciences > Former Professors > Professor Micrometeorology - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Foken
Research Institutions > Research Centres > Bayreuth Center of Ecology and Environmental Research- BayCEER
Faculties
Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Earth Sciences
Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Earth Sciences > Former Professors
Research Institutions
Research Institutions > Research Centres
Result of work at the UBT: No
DDC Subjects: 500 Science
500 Science > 500 Natural sciences
500 Science > 550 Earth sciences, geology
500 Science > 570 Life sciences, biology
Date Deposited: 15 Nov 2021 08:32
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2021 08:32
URI: https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/67797