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Characteristics of urban-ecosystem atmosphere fluxes of CO2, CH4, N2O, and et over Denver, Colorado

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Abstract

The characteristics of urban ecosystems fluxes of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and evapotranspiration (ET) over Denver, Colorado were discussed. These atmospheric fluxes were measured using a methodology that included a combination of eddy covariance sensors at two levels on a tall tower and chamber measurements at 33 locations on the soil surface. There was both strong temporal and spatial heterogeneity of fluxes owing to characteristics of natural and anthropogenic ecosystem components. Although the urban ecosystem was a net carbon dioxide source, tower-based eddy covariance measurements showed it to be a net vegetative sink during the majority of mid-say summer hours.

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Anderson, D., Alvarez, C., Thienelt, T., 2004, Characteristics of urban-ecosystem atmosphere fluxes of CO2, CH4, N2O, and et over Denver, Colorado, in 5th Symposium on the Urban Environment, Vancouver, BC, 23 August 2004 through 26 August 2004.

Publication type Conference Paper
Publication Subtype Conference Paper
Title Characteristics of urban-ecosystem atmosphere fluxes of CO2, CH4, N2O, and et over Denver, Colorado
Year Published 2004
Language English
Larger Work Title 5th Symposium on the Urban Environment
First page 475
Conference Title 5th Symposium on the Urban Environment
Conference Location Vancouver, BC
Conference Date 23 August 2004 through 26 August 2004
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