Eddy Covariance Flux Measurements in Australian Tropical Savanna

Comprising eddy covariance measurements of energy and mass exchange between the surface and atmosphere in a 5 square kilometer block of open-forest savanna. The site represents high-rainfall, frequently burnt tropical savanna, a biome covering 1.9 million square km in northern Australia. Data collection focuses on understanding biogeochemical cycles and fire impacts, with approximately 40% of the savanna burning annually.

Use Cases

• Analyze energy and mass exchange dynamics in open-forest savanna using eddy covariance techniques.
• Study the impact of frequent fire regimes on biogeochemical cycles in tropical savanna ecosystems.
• Model surface-atmosphere interactions for a representative high-rainfall savanna site covering 5 square kilometers.
• Investigate correlations between fire frequency and potential shifts in biodiversity within intact savanna landscapes.

Strengths

• Data represents a 5 square kilometer block of relatively uniform open-forest savanna, providing a focused study area.
• The site is representative of a tropical savanna biome that occupies 1.9 million square km across northern Australia.
• Addresses a national research priority on understanding fire impacts on sequestration, vegetation, and fauna, with ~40% annual burn rate.

Limitations

• Specific data volume (rows, columns) and granularity (e.g., temporal resolution) are not provided in the input.
• The dataset description lacks sample data or a defined schema, limiting assessment of data structure and variables.
• Primary file formats listed are HTML and PNG, which may not be optimal for direct quantitative analysis without preprocessing.

Provenance

Source

Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery

Collection Method

Measurements gathered using eddy covariance techniques.

Time Range

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Geography

Located in a 5 square km block of open-forest savanna in northern Australia, representing the tropical savanna biome.