Ecohydrology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
ABSTRACT
Terrestrial
water–energy
coupling
(WEC),
in
the
form
of
a
non‐linear
relationship
between
Soil
Moisture
(SM)
and
evaporative
fraction
(EF,
ratio
actual
potential
evapotranspiration),
controls
critical
ecohydrological
processes.
We
investigate
parameterize
evolution
global
SM–EF
from
field
to
remote‐sensing
(RS)‐pixel.
The
field‐scale
EF
SM
were
obtained
eddy
covariance
(EC)
sensors
at
FLUXNET
Texas
Water
Observatory
sites.
RS‐pixel‐scale
estimates
Moderate‐resolution
Imaging
Spectroradiometer
(MODIS)
Active
Passive
(SMAP)
sensors,
respectively.
estimate
effective
thresholds
WEC
regimes
both
EC
satellite
datasets
highlight
influence
sub‐pixel‐scale
heterogeneity,
and,
scaling
observational
constraints
on
RS‐pixel
scale.
argue
that
changes
land
surface
conditions
add
temporal
variability
terrestrial
RS
pixel
compare
water‐
energy‐limited
with
drydown‐based
approach
similarities
methods
partitioning
dominant
regimes.
are
strongly
coupled
dryland
arid
semi‐arid
regions
compared
humid
climates.
have
strong
interseason
due
dynamic
interactions
soil,
vegetation
atmosphere
In
contrast,
SM‐EF
is
influenced
predominantly
by
soil
land‐use/management
practices.
Hence,
future
development
Earth‐system/Land‐surface
models
must
account
for
inter‐scale
differences
water
energy
fluxes
representative
‘
’
processes
large
spatial
scales.
Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 10, 2025
Terrestrial
evaporation
plays
a
crucial
role
in
modulating
climate
and
water
resources.
Here,
we
present
continuous,
daily
dataset
covering
1980–2023
with
0.1°spatial
resolution,
produced
using
the
fourth
generation
of
Global
Land
Evaporation
Amsterdam
Model
(GLEAM).
GLEAM4
embraces
developments
hybrid
modelling,
learning
evaporative
stress
from
eddy-covariance
sapflow
data.
It
features
improved
representation
key
factors
such
as
interception,
atmospheric
demand,
soil
moisture,
plant
access
to
groundwater.
Estimates
are
inter-compared
existing
global
products
validated
against
situ
measurements,
including
data
473
sites,
showing
median
correlation
0.73,
root-mean-square
error
0.95
mm
d−1,
Kling–Gupta
efficiency
0.49.
land
is
estimated
at
68.5
×
103
km3
yr−1,
62%
attributed
transpiration.
Beyond
actual
its
components
(transpiration,
interception
loss,
evaporation,
etc.),
also
provides
potential
sensible
heat
flux,
stress,
facilitating
wide
range
hydrological,
climatic,
ecological
studies.
Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Satellite-observed
solar-induced
chlorophyll
fluorescence
(SIF)
is
a
powerful
proxy
for
the
photosynthetic
characteristics
of
terrestrial
ecosystems.
Direct
SIF
observations
are
primarily
limited
to
recent
decade,
impeding
their
application
in
detecting
long-term
dynamics
ecosystem
function.
In
this
study,
we
leverage
two
surface
reflectance
bands
available
both
from
Advanced
Very
High-Resolution
Radiometer
(AVHRR,
1982–2023)
and
MODerate-resolution
Imaging
Spectroradiometer
(MODIS,
2001–2023).
Importantly,
calibrate
orbit-correct
AVHRR
against
MODIS
counterparts
during
overlapping
period.
Using
bias-corrected
data
MODIS,
neural
network
trained
produce
Long-term
Continuous
SIF-informed
Photosynthesis
Proxy
(LCSPP)
by
emulating
Orbiting
Carbon
Observatory-2
SIF,
mapping
it
globally
over
1982–2023
Compared
with
previous
photosynthesis
proxies,
LCSPP
has
similar
skill
but
can
be
advantageously
extended
Further
comparison
three
widely
used
vegetation
indices
(NDVI,
kNDVI,
NIRv)
shows
higher
or
comparable
correlation
satellite
site-level
GPP
estimates
across
types,
ensuring
greater
capacity
representing
activity.
Journal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
129(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Abstract
Numerous
efforts
to
measure
land
surface
fluxes,
from
leaf
canopy
scales,
have
significantly
advanced
the
field
of
biogeoscience.
However,
upscaling
these
estimates
larger
spatial
and
temporal
scales
remains
a
challenge.
Recent
advancements
in
remote
sensing
provide
new
opportunities
bridge
gaps
efforts.
In
this
review,
I
propose
that
emerging
satellite
data
can
support
robust
fluxes
terms
space
through
constellations
low
Earth
orbit
satellites,
time
geostationary
spectrum
via
optical,
thermal,
microwave
satellites.
Lastly,
recommend
development
long‐term
network
integrating
tower‐based
hyperspectral,
instruments
rigorously
evaluate
process
fluxes.
Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Abstract
Accurately
describing
the
distribution
of
in
atmosphere
with
atmospheric
tracer
transport
models
is
essential
for
greenhouse
gas
monitoring
and
verification
support
systems
to
aid
implementation
international
climate
agreements.
Large
deep
neural
networks
are
poised
revolutionize
weather
prediction,
which
requires
3D
modeling
atmosphere.
While
similar
this
regard,
subject
new
challenges.
Both,
stable
predictions
longer
time
horizons
mass
conservation
throughout
need
be
achieved,
while
IO
plays
a
larger
role
compared
computational
costs.
In
study
we
explore
four
different
(UNet,
GraphCast,
Spherical
Fourier
Neural
Operator
SwinTransformer)
have
proven
as
state‐of‐the‐art
prediction
assess
their
usefulness
modeling.
For
this,
assemble
CarbonBench
data
set,
systematic
benchmark
tailored
machine
learning
emulators
Eulerian
transport.
Through
architectural
adjustments,
decouple
performance
our
from
shift
caused
by
steady
rise
.
More
specifically,
center
input
fields
zero
mean
then
use
an
explicit
flux
scheme
fixer
assure
balance.
This
design
enables
conserving
over
6
months
all
network
architectures.
study,
SwinTransformer
displays
particularly
strong
emulation
skill:
90‐day
physically
plausible
multi‐year
forward
runs.
work
paves
way
toward
high
resolution
inverse
inert
trace
gases
networks.
Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Abstract
Polar‐orbiting
satellites
have
significantly
improved
our
understanding
of
the
terrestrial
carbon
cycle,
yet
they
are
not
designed
to
observe
sub‐daily
dynamics
that
can
provide
unique
insight
into
cycle
processes.
Geostationary
offer
remote
sensing
capabilities
at
temporal
resolutions
5‐min,
or
even
less.
This
study
explores
use
geostationary
satellite
data
acquired
by
Operational
Environmental
Satellite—R
Series
(GOES‐R)
estimate
gross
primary
productivity
(GPP)
and
ecosystem
respiration
(RECO)
using
machine
learning.
We
collected
processed
from
126
AmeriFlux
eddy
covariance
towers
in
Contiguous
United
States
synchronized
with
imagery
GOES‐R
Advanced
Baseline
Imager
(ABI)
2017
2022
develop
ML
models
assess
their
performance.
Tree‐based
ensemble
regressions
showed
promising
performance
for
predicting
GPP
(R
2
0.70
±
0.11
RMSE
4.04
1.65
μmol
m
−2
s
−1
)
RECO
0.77
0.10
0.90
0.49
on
a
half‐hourly
time
step
surface
products
top‐of‐atmosphere
observations.
Our
findings
align
global
efforts
utilize
improve
flux
estimation
how
dioxide
fluxes
near‐real
time.
Nonlinear processes in geophysics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(4), P. 535 - 557
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Abstract.
The
spectral
signatures
of
vegetation
are
indicative
ecosystem
states
and
health.
Spectral
indices
used
to
monitor
characterized
by
long-term
trends,
seasonal
fluctuations,
responses
weather
anomalies.
This
study
investigates
the
potential
neural
networks
in
learning
predicting
response,
including
extreme
behavior
from
meteorological
data.
While
machine
methods,
particularly
networks,
have
significantly
advanced
modeling
nonlinear
dynamics,
it
has
become
standard
practice
approach
problem
using
recurrent
architectures
capable
capturing
effects
accommodating
both
long-
short-term
memory.
We
compare
four
recurrent-based
models,
which
differ
their
training
architecture
for
at
different
forest
sites
Europe:
(1)
(RNNs),
(2)
long
memory
(LSTMs),
(3)
gated
unit
(GRUs),
(4)
echo
state
(ESNs).
our
results
show
minimal
quantitative
differences
performances,
ESNs
exhibit
slightly
superior
across
various
metrics.
Overall,
we
that
network
prove
generally
suitable
prediction
yet
limitations
under
conditions.
highlights
prediction,
emphasizing
need
further
research
address
conditions
within
dynamics.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Abstract
The
Arctic-Boreal
Zone
(ABZ)
is
rapidly
warming,
impacting
its
large
soil
carbon
stocks.
We
use
a
new
compilation
of
terrestrial
ecosystem
CO
2
fluxes,
geospatial
datasets
and
random
forest
models
to
show
that
although
the
ABZ
was
an
increasing
sink
from
2001
2020
(mean
±
standard
deviation
in
net
exchange:
−548
140
Tg
C
yr
-1
;
trend:
−14
,
p<0.001),
more
than
30%
region
source.
Tundra
regions
may
have
already
started
function
on
average
as
sources,
demonstrating
critical
shift
dynamics.
After
factoring
fire
emissions,
no
longer
statistically
significant
(budget:
−319
−9
),
with
permafrost
becoming
neutral
−24
123
−3
underscoring
importance
this
region.
Building and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
263, P. 111878 - 111878
Published: July 26, 2024
Green
roofs
are
an
urban
mitigation
strategy
to
increase
CO2
uptake
by
green
infrastructure.
Reliable
quantification
of
multi-year
net
ecosystem
exchange
(NEE)
is
essential
for
evaluating
carbon
balance,
but
proves
challenging
due
lack
long-term
data
and
transferability
models.
Machine
learning
can
effectively
predict
NEE
identify
non-linear
patterns
spatially
temporally
upscaling.
For
the
first
time,
we
developed
Random
Forest
(RF)
models
using
eddy
covariance
(EC)
from
2015
2020
extensive
roof
at
Berlin-Brandenburg
Airport
(BER)
understand
influence
meteorological
predictors
on
prediction
transferability.
A
simple
(M1),
extended
(M2)
optimized
(M3)
model
based
different
combinations
were
built.
M3
performed
best,
deviating
−13
%
observed
−132.4
gC
m−2
a−1
(R2
0.74),
with
M2
=
0.73)
showing
similar
results.
Key
volumetric
water
content
(VWC)
solar
radiation
flux
densities.
The
showed
robust
performance
under
pronounced
environmental
conditions.
Drought
in
2018
introduced
significant
uncertainties,
whereas
higher
VWC
2019
led
enhanced
performance.
All
tended
overestimate
assimilation
underestimate
respiration
roof.
M1
deviated
−58
over
entire
period,
indicating
other
locations
not
feasible,
better
potential
broader
application
minimal
calibration.
This
study
highlights
importance
water-related
variables
available
energy
demonstrates
that
RF,
incorporating
process
understanding,
NEE.