Objective
The goal of the project is to develop a comprehensive, process-oriented, modular modelling framework for the coupled dynamics of structure and function in natural and semi-natural ecosystems. This framework will allow simulation of ecosystems either at "patch" (<0.1 km) scale or "regional" (10-100 km) scale, based either on species or on broad functional categories. It will link the following subsystems:
- ecosystem-planetary boundary layer (PBL) interactions
- ecosystem CO2 and H2O fluxes
- vegetation physiology and phenology
- biogeography and vegetation dynamics
- detritus and soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics
- human impact of natural
We propose to develop a comprehensive modular modelling framework for the coupled dynamics of structure and function in natural and semi-natural ecosystems. The framework will link the following subsystems with widely varying time constants: ecosystem-planetary boundary layer ( PBL) interactions, ecosystem C02 and H20 fluxes, vegetation physiology and phenology, biogeography and vegetation dynamics, detritus and soil organic matter dynamics, and human impact and natural disturbance. The framework will allow simulation at "patch" scale, or at "regional" (10-100 km) scale including linkage of patches through the PBL. Comparative trials of modelling approaches to each subsystem will use the full range of available 0 observational and experimental data sources as evaluation tools.
The coupled system dynamics will be tested with data from longterm field measurements and experimental programmes. A pilot study will show how the model can be generalised spatially, using gridded environmental data sets. The project is proposed as an integral component of TERI with close links to other TERI projects, in order to make best use of new data and modelling activities in Europe as well as adding value to field-based projects. The research will contribute to the long-term IGBP-GCTE goal of developing a dynamic global vegetation model with state-of-theart representation of physical, physiological and ecological processes and their linkages. Potential applications of such a model include Europe-wide assessment of the potential impacts of long-term (decades to centuries) changes in land use, C02 and climate on ecosystem functions such as carbon sequestration and fresh water supply. The coupled system dynamics will be tested with data from longterm field measurements and experimental programmes. A pilot study will show how the model can be generalised spatially, using gridded environmental data sets. The project is proposed as an integral component of TERI with close links to other TERI projects, in order to make best use of new data and modelling activities in Europe as well as adding value to field-based projects. The research will contribute to the long-term IGBP-GCTE goal of developing a dynamic global vegetation model with state-of-the-art representation of physical, physiological and ecological processes and their linkages. Potential applications of such a model include Europe-wide assessment of the potential impacts of long-term (decades to centuries) changes in land use, C02 and climate on ecosystem functions such as carbon sequestration and fresh water supply.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- natural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystems
- medical and health sciencesbasic medicinephysiology
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesphysical geography
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223 62 Lund
Sweden