Eddy Covariance Flux Measurements in Australian Woody Savanna

Aggregating measurements of energy and mass exchange between the surface and atmosphere in a woody savanna ecosystem dominated by Eucalyptus tectifica and Planchonia careya. Data was collected using eddy covariance techniques from a 15-meter instrument mast, capturing heat, water vapor, carbon dioxide fluxes, and meteorological variables. The site elevation is close to 90m with mean annual precipitation of 1730mm.

Use Cases

• Analyze carbon dioxide flux dynamics in relation to seasonal temperature variations from 16.2°C to 36.8°C.
• Model energy balance using measured net radiation, soil heat fluxes, and reflected shortwave radiation.
• Investigate water vapor exchange patterns correlated with rainfall and soil moisture content data.
• Study microclimate effects on savanna ecosystems using wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and humidity measurements.

Strengths

• Includes a comprehensive suite of atmospheric and soil measurements (e.g., radiation, heat flux, moisture) for ecosystem analysis.
• Site-specific environmental context is provided, including elevation (90m) and detailed temperature ranges (min 16.2°C, max 36.8°C).
• Data is collected using the established eddy covariance technique, a standard for flux measurements.
• Associated with the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network, indicating a structured data collection effort.

Limitations

• The dataset size, row count, column structure, and temporal coverage are unspecified, limiting assessment of statistical power.
• Data is presented in HTML and PNG formats, which are not ideal for quantitative analysis compared to structured tabular formats (e.g., CSV).
• Potential geographic bias as data comes from a single site in Australia, limiting generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery

Collection Method

Measurements taken using open-path eddy covariance technique; temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall, radiation, soil heat fluxes, and soil moisture were measured.

Freshness

Last updated March 20, 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Geography

Australian woody savanna site at approximately 90m elevation.