Topic 22

22. Eddy covariance

Learning objectives

• Describe the eddy covariance approach & what observations are required to measure flux densities using this approach.
• Describe the equations used to calculate \(Q_{H}\), \(Q_{E}\) and trace gas fluxes.
• Be able to interpret eddy covariance observations of Net Ecosystem Exchange (NEE).

Readings Lectures 21, 22, 24 and 25
Study questions

Online Resources
NEON video link of eddy covariance
Video on the salt marsh in Boundary Bay, BC
360 eddy covariance videoLinks
Visualizing eddy covariance data from QC
Visualizing eddy covariance data on Ameriflux