Standardized precipitation measurements within ICOS: rain, snowfall and snow depth: A review

Precipitation is one of the most important abiotic variables related to plant growth. Using standardised measurements improves the comparability and quality of precipitation data as well as all other data within the Integrated Carbon Observation System network. Despite the spatial and temporal varia...

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Main Authors: Dengel, S., Graf, A., Grünwald, T., Hehn, M., Kolari, P., Löfvenius, M., Merbold, Lutz, Nicolini, G., Pavelka, M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Walter de Gruyter GmbH 2018
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99056
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author Dengel, S.
Graf, A.
Grünwald, T.
Hehn, M.
Kolari, P.
Löfvenius, M.
Merbold, Lutz
Nicolini, G.
Pavelka, M.
author_browse Dengel, S.
Graf, A.
Grünwald, T.
Hehn, M.
Kolari, P.
Löfvenius, M.
Merbold, Lutz
Nicolini, G.
Pavelka, M.
author_facet Dengel, S.
Graf, A.
Grünwald, T.
Hehn, M.
Kolari, P.
Löfvenius, M.
Merbold, Lutz
Nicolini, G.
Pavelka, M.
author_sort Dengel, S.
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description Precipitation is one of the most important abiotic variables related to plant growth. Using standardised measurements improves the comparability and quality of precipitation data as well as all other data within the Integrated Carbon Observation System network. Despite the spatial and temporal variation of some types of precipitation, a single point measurement satisfies the requirement as an ancillary variable for eddy covariance measurements. Here the term precipitation includes: rain, snowfall (liquid water equivalent) and snow depth, with the latter two being of interest only where occurring. Weighing gauges defined as Integrated Carbon Observation System standard with the capacity of continuously measuring liquid and solid precipitation are installed free-standing, away from obstacles obstructing rain or snowfall. In order to minimise wind-induced errors, gauges are shielded either naturally or artificially to reduce the adverse effect of wind speed on the measurements. Following standardised methods strengthens the compatibility and comparability of data with other standardised environmental observation networks while opening the possibility for synthesis studies of different precipitation measurement methodologies and types including a wide range of ecosystems and geolocations across Europe.
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spelling CGSpace990562025-09-29T06:20:46Z Standardized precipitation measurements within ICOS: rain, snowfall and snow depth: A review Dengel, S. Graf, A. Grünwald, T. Hehn, M. Kolari, P. Löfvenius, M. Merbold, Lutz Nicolini, G. Pavelka, M. soil water crops greenhouse gases Precipitation is one of the most important abiotic variables related to plant growth. Using standardised measurements improves the comparability and quality of precipitation data as well as all other data within the Integrated Carbon Observation System network. Despite the spatial and temporal variation of some types of precipitation, a single point measurement satisfies the requirement as an ancillary variable for eddy covariance measurements. Here the term precipitation includes: rain, snowfall (liquid water equivalent) and snow depth, with the latter two being of interest only where occurring. Weighing gauges defined as Integrated Carbon Observation System standard with the capacity of continuously measuring liquid and solid precipitation are installed free-standing, away from obstacles obstructing rain or snowfall. In order to minimise wind-induced errors, gauges are shielded either naturally or artificially to reduce the adverse effect of wind speed on the measurements. Following standardised methods strengthens the compatibility and comparability of data with other standardised environmental observation networks while opening the possibility for synthesis studies of different precipitation measurement methodologies and types including a wide range of ecosystems and geolocations across Europe. 2018-12-01 2019-01-11T09:18:30Z 2019-01-11T09:18:30Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99056 en Open Access Walter de Gruyter GmbH Dengel, S., Graf, A., Grünwald, T., Hehn, M., Kolari, P., Löfvenius, M., Merbold, L., Nicolini, G. and Pavelka, M. 2018. Standardized precipitation measurements within ICOS: rain, snowfall and snow depth: A review. International Agrophysics 32(4):607-617.
spellingShingle soil
water
crops
greenhouse gases
Dengel, S.
Graf, A.
Grünwald, T.
Hehn, M.
Kolari, P.
Löfvenius, M.
Merbold, Lutz
Nicolini, G.
Pavelka, M.
Standardized precipitation measurements within ICOS: rain, snowfall and snow depth: A review
title Standardized precipitation measurements within ICOS: rain, snowfall and snow depth: A review
title_full Standardized precipitation measurements within ICOS: rain, snowfall and snow depth: A review
title_fullStr Standardized precipitation measurements within ICOS: rain, snowfall and snow depth: A review
title_full_unstemmed Standardized precipitation measurements within ICOS: rain, snowfall and snow depth: A review
title_short Standardized precipitation measurements within ICOS: rain, snowfall and snow depth: A review
title_sort standardized precipitation measurements within icos rain snowfall and snow depth a review
topic soil
water
crops
greenhouse gases
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99056
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