A literature overview of micrometeorological CH4 and N2O flux measurements in terrestrial ecosystems

2013 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
pp. 311-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giacomo Nicolini ◽  
Simona Castaldi ◽  
Gerardo Fratini ◽  
Riccardo Valentini
Keyword(s):  
Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽  
N2o Flux ◽  
Literature Overview ◽  
Flux Measurements ◽  
Ch4 And N2o

scholarly journals The European land and inland water CO<sub>2</sub>, CO, CH<sub>4</sub> and N<sub>2</sub>O balance between 2001 and 2005

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 3357-3380 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Luyssaert ◽  
G. Abril ◽  
R. Andres ◽  
D. Bastviken ◽  
V. Bellassen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽  
C Sequestration ◽  
Sink Strength ◽  
Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Net Uptake ◽  
Flux Measurements ◽  
Ch4 And N2o ◽  
Constraint Approach

Abstract. Globally, terrestrial ecosystems have absorbed about 30% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions over the period 2000–2007 and inter-hemispheric gradients indicate that a significant fraction of terrestrial carbon sequestration must be north of the Equator. We present a compilation of the CO2, CO, CH4 and N2O balances of Europe following a dual constraint approach in which (1) a land-based balance derived mainly from ecosystem carbon inventories and (2) a land-based balance derived from flux measurements are compared to (3) the atmospheric data-based balance derived from inversions constrained by measurements of atmospheric GHG (greenhouse gas) concentrations. Good agreement between the GHG balances based on fluxes (1294 ± 545 Tg C in CO2-eq yr−1), inventories (1299 ± 200 Tg C in CO2-eq yr−1) and inversions (1210 ± 405 Tg C in CO2-eq yr−1) increases our confidence that the processes underlying the European GHG budget are well understood and reasonably sampled. However, the uncertainty remains large and largely lacks formal estimates. Given that European net land to atmosphere exchanges are determined by a few dominant fluxes, the uncertainty of these key components needs to be formally estimated before efforts could be made to reduce the overall uncertainty. The net land-to-atmosphere flux is a net source for CO2, CO, CH4 and N2O, because the anthropogenic emissions by far exceed the biogenic sink strength. The dual-constraint approach confirmed that the European biogenic sink removes as much as 205 ± 72 Tg C yr−1 from fossil fuel burning from the atmosphere. However, This C is being sequestered in both terrestrial and inland aquatic ecosystems. If the C-cost for ecosystem management is taken into account, the net uptake of ecosystems is estimated to decrease by 45% but still indicates substantial C-sequestration. However, when the balance is extended from CO2 towards the main GHGs, C-uptake by terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems is offset by emissions of non-CO2 GHGs. As such, the European ecosystems are unlikely to contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change.

scholarly journals The European CO<sub>2</sub>, CO, CH<sub>4</sub> and N<sub>2</sub>O balance between 2001 and 2005

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 2005-2053 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Luyssaert ◽  
G. Abril ◽  
R. Andres ◽  
D. Bastviken ◽  
V. Bellassen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Surface ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽  
C Sequestration ◽  
Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Net Uptake ◽  
Flux Measurements ◽  
Ch4 And N2o ◽  
Constraint Approach

Abstract. Globally, terrestrial ecosystems have absorbed about 30% of anthropogenic emissions over the period 20007–2007 and inter-hemispheric gradients indicate that a significant fraction of terrestrial carbon sequestration must be north of the Equator. We present a compilation of the CO2, CO, CH4 and N2O balance of Europe following a dual constraint approach in which (1) a land-based balance derived mainly from ecosystem carbon inventories and (2) a land-based balance derived from flux measurements are confronted with (3) the atmospheric-based balance derived from inversion informed by measurements of atmospheric GHG concentrations. Good agreement between the GHG balances based on fluxes (1249 ± 545 Tg C in CO2-eq y−1), inventories (1299 ± 200 Tg C in CO2-eq y−1) and inversions (1210 ± 405 Tg C in CO2-eq y−1) increases our confidence that current European GHG balances are accurate. However, the uncertainty remains large and largely lacks formal estimates. Given that European net land-atmosphere balances are determined by a few dominant fluxes, the uncertainty of these key components needs to be formally estimated before efforts could be made to reduce the overall uncertainty. The dual-constraint approach confirmed that the European land surface, including inland waters and urban areas, is a net source for CO2, CO, CH4 and N2O. However, for all ecosystems except croplands, C uptake exceeds C release and us such 210 ± 70 Tg C y−1 from fossil fuel burning is removed from the atmosphere and sequestered in both terrestrial and inland aquatic ecosystems. If the C cost for ecosystem management is taken into account, the net uptake of ecosystems was estimated to decrease by 45% but still indicates substantial C-sequestration. Also, when the balance is extended from CO2 towards the main GHGs, C-uptake by terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems is compensated for by emissions of GHGs. As such the European ecosystems are unlikely to contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change.

scholarly journals SURFATM-NH3: a model combining the surface energy balance and bi-directional exchanges of ammonia applied at the field scale

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 1371-1388 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Personne ◽  
B. Loubet ◽  
B. Herrmann ◽  
M. Mattsson ◽  
J. K. Schjoerring ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Budget ◽  
Atmospheric Transport ◽  
Mineral Fertilizer ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽  
Biophysical Model ◽  
Coupled Models ◽  
Model Combining ◽  
Exchange Processes ◽  
Flux Measurements

Abstract. A new biophysical model SURFATM-NH3, simulating the ammonia (NH3) exchange between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere is presented. SURFATM-NH3 consists of two coupled models: (i) an energy budget model and (ii) a pollutant exchange model, which distinguish the soil and plant exchange processes. The model describes the exchanges in terms of adsorption to leaf cuticles and bi-directional transport through leaf stomata and soil. The results of the model are compared with the flux measurements over grassland during the GRAMINAE Integrated Experiment at Braunschweig, Germany. The dataset of GRAMINAE allows the model to be tested in various meteorological and agronomic conditions: prior to cutting, after cutting and then after the application of mineral fertilizer. The whole comparison shows close agreement between model and measurements for energy budget and ammonia fluxes. The major controls on the ground and plant emission potential are the physicochemical parameters for liquid-gas exchanges which are integrated in the compensation points for live leaves, litter and the soil surface. Modelled fluxes are highly sensitive to soil and plant surface temperatures, highlighting the importance of accurate estimates of these terms. The model suggests that the net flux depends not only on the foliar (stomatal) compensation point but also that of leaf litter. SURFATM-NH3 represents a comprehensive approach to studying pollutant exchanges and its link with plant and soil functioning. It also provides a simplified generalised approach (SVAT model) applicable for atmospheric transport models.

scholarly journals Effects of steel slag and biochar amendments on CO2, CH4, and N2O flux, and rice productivity in a subtropical Chinese paddy field

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 1419-1431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Wang ◽  
Weiqi Wang ◽  
Jordi Sardans ◽  
Ankit Singla ◽  
Congsheng Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Paddy Field ◽  
Steel Slag ◽  
N2o Flux ◽  
Rice Productivity ◽  
Ch4 And N2o

scholarly journals Greenhouse gas flux measurements in a forestry-drained peatland indicate a large carbon sink

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 3203-3218 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Lohila ◽  
K. Minkkinen ◽  
M. Aurela ◽  
J.-P. Tuovinen ◽  
T. Penttilä ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sink ◽  
Accumulation Rate ◽  
Peat Soil ◽  
Net Ecosystem Exchange ◽  
Flux Measurement ◽  
Co2 Exchange ◽  
Co2 Uptake ◽  
Flux Measurements ◽  
Ch4 And N2o ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2

Abstract. Drainage for forestry purposes increases the depth of the oxic peat layer and leads to increased growth of shrubs and trees. Concurrently, the production and uptake of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) change: due to the accelerated decomposition of peat in the presence of oxygen, drained peatlands are generally considered to lose peat carbon (C). We measured CO2 exchange with the eddy covariance (EC) method above a drained nutrient-poor peatland forest in southern Finland for 16 months in 2004–2005. The site, classified as a dwarf-shrub pine bog, had been ditched about 35 years earlier. CH4 and N2O fluxes were measured at 2–5-week intervals with the chamber technique. Drainage had resulted in a relatively little change in the water table level, being on average 40 cm below the ground in 2005. The annual net ecosystem exchange was −870 ± 100 g CO2 m−2 yr−1 in the calendar year 2005, indicating net CO2 uptake from the atmosphere. The site was a small sink of CH4 (−0.12 g CH4 m−2 yr−1) and a small source of N2O (0.10 g N2O m−2 yr−1). Photosynthesis was detected throughout the year when the air temperature exceeded −3 °C. As the annual accumulation of C in the above and below ground tree biomass (175 ± 35 g C m−2) was significantly lower than the accumulation observed by the flux measurement (240 ± 30 g C m−2), about 65 g C m−2 yr−1 was likely to have accumulated as organic matter into the peat soil. This is a higher average accumulation rate than previously reported for natural northern peatlands, and the first time C accumulation has been shown by EC measurements to occur in a forestry-drained peatland. Our results suggest that forestry-drainage may significantly increase the CO2 uptake rate of nutrient-poor peatland ecosystems.

CH4 and N2O Flux in Subarctic Agricultural Soils

2018 ◽  
pp. 179-186
Author(s):  
V.L. Cochran ◽  
S.F. Schlentner ◽  
A.R. Mosier
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Soils ◽  
N2o Flux ◽  
Ch4 And N2o

Field Scale N2O Flux Measurements from Grassland Using Eddy Covariance

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 143-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Di Marco ◽  
U. Skiba ◽  
K. Weston ◽  
K. Hargreaves ◽  
D. Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Eddy Covariance ◽  
Field Scale ◽  
N2o Flux ◽  
Flux Measurements

N2O flux measurements over an irrigated maize crop: A comparison of three methods

2019 ◽  
Vol 264 ◽  
pp. 56-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Tallec ◽  
A. Brut ◽  
L. Joly ◽  
N. Dumelié ◽  
D. Serça ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
N2o Flux ◽  
Maize Crop ◽  
Flux Measurements

Accounting for carbon exchanges in a semiarid oak savanna (dehesa).

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Andreu ◽  
Elisabet Carpintero ◽  
Pedro Gómez-Giraldez ◽  
Maria P. González-Dugo
Keyword(s):  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
System Structure ◽  
Economic Production ◽  
Tree Layer ◽  
Agrosilvopastoral System ◽  
Flux Measurements ◽  
Scattered Trees ◽  
Extensive Farming ◽  
Ch4 And N2o

&lt;p&gt;Semiarid oak savannas (grasslands with scattered trees), partially covered, subject to regular droughts, grazing, and high levels of solar radiation, are nonetheless, typically carbon sinks regarding CO2. However, dehesas are a productive system, a trait shared with other savannas, and they are shaped by their uses for economic production. One of its multiple uses, livestock extensive farming, key to its economic profitability and to the preservation of the agrosilvopastoral system structure, modifies the Greenhouse gas (GHG) balance by adding a significant amount of CH4 and N2O into the cycle. Recent reports and publications have evaluated and compared different types of livestock management within the context of climate change. GHG emissions, extensive use of the soil resource, or the introduction of nitrogen into the system, are some of the generated effects that cause a negative evaluation of extensive farming. Nevertheless, the importance of this sector, given its extension and impact on production and rural development, demands a more rigorous evaluation. It is necessary to precisely account for the fluxes in their totality (including the CO2 sink effect) and the relationships between them. Currently, there are few studies that determine the GHG balance of dehesas, and they are mainly centred on CO2 fluxes without integrating the influence of livestock, or in meadows without a tree layer (which changes the CO2 balance). The net global warming potential of dehesas is unknown, given that very few direct and long-term flux measurements have been taken on them. In this work, CO2 and H2O fluxes from an eddy covariance tower located in an Andalusian dehesa were processed (standard corrections), filtered and homogenized, including filling gaps using artificial neural networks. We calculated the annual CO2 budget since 2015, to assess the sink/source nature of the area. In a modeling exercise to be able to close the carbon cycle, we estimated CH4 and N2O depending on the number of livestock present in the area by season/year, evaluating the tipping point.&lt;/p&gt;

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