AmeriFlux Network
Stored: AmeriFlux Network
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Partnership |
| Top Organization | Department of Energy |
| Creation Legislation | N/A |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | To measure and understand carbon, water, and energy exchange between the biosphere and atmosphere across various ecosystems in the Americas, aiming to inform climate change research and policy by providing continuous, long-term data.[1] |
| Program Start | 1996 |
| Initial Funding | |
| Duration | Indefinite |
| Historic | No |
AmeriFlux Network is a collaborative network of research sites across the Americas focused on measuring the exchange of carbon, water, and energy between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere. By providing continuous, long-term data, AmeriFlux contributes significantly to our understanding of climate change, ecosystem function, and the global carbon cycle.[2]
Goals
- Quantify carbon, water, and energy fluxes in various ecosystems.[3]
- Enhance understanding of environmental responses to climate change.
- Provide high-quality data for climate and ecosystem modeling.
Organization
AmeriFlux operates as a partnership, with the AmeriFlux Management Project (AMP) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) overseeing network coordination, data quality assurance, and dissemination. The network includes principal investigators (PIs) from various institutions who manage individual sites. Funding comes from multiple sources, including DOE, NSF, USDA, and NASA, among others.
The leader of the program holds the title/position of **Director of the AmeriFlux Management Project**.
Partners
History
AmeriFlux was established in 1996 following the International Workshop on Flux Measurements in La Thuile, Italy, where the need for a coordinated network was recognized. It has grown from 15 sites in 1997 to over 500 by 2022, covering a wide range of ecosystems. Key developments include the implementation of the BASE data-processing pipeline to standardize data across sites, and its integration into broader initiatives like FLUXNET for global data synthesis.
Funding
AmeriFlux does not have a single initial funding amount since it's supported by various grants and institutional funding. Over time, significant contributions have come from the DOE's Office of Biological and Environmental Research, NSF, and other federal and private research grants. Funding supports site operations, data management, and research activities.
Implementation
Implementation involves:
- Collection of flux data using eddy covariance methods at numerous sites.
- Standardization and quality control of data through the AMP.
- Open access to data for scientific research and policy-making.
AmeriFlux is designed to operate indefinitely, providing ongoing data for climate research.
Related
External links
- https://ameriflux.lbl.gov
- wikipedia:AmeriFlux Network
Social media
- No specific social media accounts for AmeriFlux; follow LBNL or DOE for updates.
References
- ↑ "AmeriFlux Network". https://ameriflux.lbl.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ↑ "AmeriFlux Network". https://ameriflux.lbl.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ↑ "AmeriFlux Network". https://ameriflux.lbl.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025.