About The Researchers
Jess Parker,
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Angela Possinger,
Virginia Tech
Will Wieder,
National Center for Atmospheric Research & University of Colorado Boulder
Moderated by Mike SanClements,
NEON and Institute of Arctic & Alpine Research, University of Colorado Boulder
Hosted by Kerry Wininger,
Sonoma State University's Center for Environmental Inquiry
About This Ecosystem
Countries::
North America
States or Provinces::
Colorado, Maryland, Virginia
Climate Zones:
Temperate, Continental
Biomes:
Mountains, Temperate Forest
Habitat Types:
Terrestrial
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Concepts Explored in this Video
Abiotic Processes: soil minerals regulate organic matter sensitivity to temperature and moisture
Biotic Processes: changes in carbon stored in forest biomass can be extrapolated from forest canopy structure
Climate Change: gas sampling shows a clear signal of human influence on the composition of the atmosphere
Technology: hyperspectral sensors & laser rangefinders measure forest structure; flux towers provide insight into what is controlling aspects of the carbon cycle across the United States