Eddy Covariance Flux Measurements In Australian Dry Sclerophyll Woodland

Aggregating measurements of energy and mass exchange between the surface and atmosphere in a dry sclerophyll woodland using eddy covariance techniques. The site is dominated by Grey Box and Yellow Gum Eucalypt species at an elevation of 165 m, with instrumentation on a 36m tall mast. It includes heat, water vapor, carbon dioxide, temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall, and radiation data.

Use Cases

• Analyze carbon dioxide flux patterns in relation to seasonal temperature variations from 12.6°C to 29.8°C.
• Model water vapor exchange using eddy covariance data alongside soil moisture content measurements from time domain reflectometry.
• Correlate net radiation measurements with soil heat fluxes to understand energy partitioning in the woodland ecosystem.
• Investigate wind speed and direction data for its influence on heat and mass exchange above the canopy.

Strengths

• Data collection uses the established eddy covariance technique on a 36m tall instrument mast.
• Includes a multi-variable suite of atmospheric and soil measurements (heat, water vapor, CO2, temperature, humidity, wind, rainfall, radiation).
• Site characteristics are well-documented, including elevation (165 m), dominant tree species, and mean annual precipitation (558 mm).

Limitations

• The dataset's temporal coverage, row count, and specific column structure are unknown.
• Data is from a single geographic site (Whroo), limiting broader ecological generalizability.
• File formats are HTML and PNG, which are not standard for quantitative analysis and may require data extraction.

Provenance

Source

Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery.

Collection Method

Gathered using open-path eddy flux technique and ancillary meteorological and soil sensors.

Freshness

Last updated March 20, 2026.

Geography

Whroo, Australia; dry sclerophyll woodland dominated by Eucalyptus microcarpa and Eucalyptus leucoxylon.