Eddy Covariance Towers

Real-Time Carbon Flux Tracking – Why Continuous Measurement Matters

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A hand holds a magnifying glass over a CO₂ cloud icon, symbolizing carbon flux tracking and monitoring

Real-time carbon flux tracking provides a continuous stream of data on carbon exchange, revealing ecosystem dynamics, pinpointing human impacts, and evaluating mitigation strategies. Unlike sporadic sampling, continuous measurement captures rapid fluctuations in CO₂ fluxes driven by natural events and human activities. This approach informs accurate climate modeling, supports policy decisions, and enhances ecosystem management. Concrete … Read more

What Eddy Covariance Towers Tell Us About Climate Trends

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Eddy Covariance Towers in a field measuring carbon and energy data for climate research

Eddy covariance (EC) towers have revolutionized how scientists understand and monitor climate trends. These towers directly measure the exchange of gases—primarily carbon dioxide (CO₂), water vapor, and energy—between the Earth’s surface and the atmosphere. This method offers real-time, site-specific, and long-term datasets, which are crucial for identifying trends in carbon uptake and release, evapotranspiration rates, … Read more