Site Averaged Neutron Soil Moisture Data from 1987 FIFE Experiment

1987 data from the FIFE experiment provides site-averaged daily neutron probe soil moisture measurements. The dataset contains product data where samples were averaged first for each site and then for each day. It is managed by ORNL_CLOUD and originates from a field campaign conducted from 1987 to 1989.

Use Cases

• Analyzing daily soil moisture trends at specific field sites during 1987.
• Validating remote sensing soil moisture algorithms with ground-based neutron probe data.
• Studying soil water content variability within the FIFE experimental area.
• Supporting research on evapotranspiration and surface energy balance using in-situ measurements.

Strengths

• Data is processed to a site-averaged daily product, reducing noise from individual samples.
• Sourced from the well-documented 1987-1989 FIFE (First ISLSCP Field Experiment) campaign.

Limitations

• Column names and the exact row count are unknown, limiting detailed analysis.
• Conflicting last updated dates exist between platforms (1987-11-06 and 2026-03 12).
• The dataset includes only data from the year 1987, not the full 1987-1989 experiment period.

Provenance

Source

ORNL_CLOUD

Collection Method

Neutron probe soil moisture samples collected in the field, averaged per site and then per day.

Time Range

1987

Freshness

2026-03-12 21:43:37.142571

Geography

FIFE experimental area (likely Konza Prairie, Kansas, USA).