General Site Information
LaThuid:US-Wrc
Site Name:Wind River Crane Site
Network:AmeriFlux
Sec. Network(s):Unknown
Latitude:45.8205
Longitude:-121.952
Elevation(m):371
IGBP:ENF
Description0-20 cm depth: 10% clay, 30% silt, 60% sand 20-40 cm depth 9% clay, 31% silt, 60% sand 40-60 cm depth: 8% clay, 32% silt, 60% sand 60-80 cm depth: 6% clay, 29% silt, 65% sand 80-100 cm depth: 3% clay, 27% silt, 70% sand 100-150 cm depth: 1% clay, 14% silt, 85% sand
Site Citation:
Site Acknowledgment:
Data Usage Note:TBA
Primary Contact:Kyaw Tha Paw U
Curator:Tom Boden
Anc Curator:Tom Boden
Years Of Data:8 (Duration: 1998 - 2006)
Tower Status:Active (1998 - Present)
Site image(s):Image
VE Cutouts:Max Zoom :: Mid 1 Zoom :: Mid 2 Zoom :: Min Zoom

Fluxnet Research Proposals Using this Site
CoordinatorTitleCollaboratorsTopic
Rodrigo VargasA mycocentric perspective on environmental factors controlling CO2 fluxes from terrestrial ecosystemsVargas; Baldocchi; Allen; Hasselquist
Sonia WhartonExamining the effects of teleconnection patterns on ecosystem flux exchange at FLUXNET towers along the Pacific RimWharton; Vargas; FalkIAV
Enrico TomelleriCalibration of a light use efficiency model using FLUXNET dataTomelleri;Reichstein;Papale;GornerUp-scaling, global, data-oriented
Sonia SeneviratneMulti-scale land-atmosphere interactionsSeneviratne; Reichstein; Ciais; Buchmann; StockliBiophysical feedbacks, Drought effects
Andrew RichardsonExploring relationships among carbon exchange, foliar nitrogen, and canopy albedo at global scalesRichardson; Ollinger; Martin; Hollinger
Christopher A. WilliamsCarbon Dioxide and Water Flux Responses to Extreme Weather and Climate AnomaliesWilliams; Munger; Hollinger; Stoy; Richardson; Schaefer; Stockli; SchwalmTemporal variability; extremes
Christian BernhoferAnalyzing long-term FLUXNET measurements for reliable ET values across ecosystems types and across climatic regionsBernhofer; Koestner; Knohl; Lindroth; Grünwald; RiedelH2O
Gitta LasslopExtended hyperbolic light response curve including VPD effects to derive GPP estimates mainly based on daytime dataLasslop; Reichstein; Papale
Chuixiang YiClimate control of terrestrial carbon sequestrationYi; Ricciuto; Monson
Margriet GroenendijkSeasonal variation of plant functional type photosynthetic parameters derived directly from global Fluxnet eddy covariance dataGroenendijk; Dolman
Andrew JarvisA data-based cross-site evaluation of (optimal) carbon gain and water use strategies as expressed in FLUXNET eddy covariance dataJarvis;StauchC-H2O
ShiLong PiaoEffect of snow change on the C balance in various northern ecosystemsPiao;Ciais;Reichstein;LuyssaertSnow effects; Boreal-Tundra
Christian BeerUpscaling mean annual GPP from ecosystem level to the global land surfaceBeer; Tomelleri; Reichstein; Carvalhais; Jung; Papale; Peylin; Ciais
Philippe CiaisWhat the eddy-covariance flux measurements tell us about prior errors in CO2-flux inversion schemesChevallier; Ciais; Maignan; Wang; Reichstein
Martin JungIdentifying environmental and biophysical controls of monthly carbon and water fluxesJung; Reichstein; Papale; Tomelleri
Enrico TomelleriClimatic effects on the inter‐annual variability of net ecosystem fluxes of North America and EuropeTomelleri; Migliavacca; Carvalhais
Dario PapaleA new global spatialized estimate of NEP, GPP and TER and analysis of uncertainty and limiting factors using data driven models and eddy covariance measurementsPapale, Reichstein, TomelleriUp-scaling, global, data-oriented
Margriet GroenendijkAssessing parameter variability in a photosynthesis model within and between plant functional types using global Fluxnet eddy covariance dataGroenendijk; Dolman; van der Molen; Arneth; Gash; Leuning; Lindroth; Richardson; Wohlfahrt
Margriet GroenendijkGlobal variation of ecosystem (intrinsic) water use efficiencyGroenendijk; Dolman

Local Climate Information
Climate:Csb
Climate Group:Temperate
Precip:2451.96
TA(C):9.45
TA(C) max:14.89
TA(C) min:4.13

Instrument Information
InstrumentsBrand/modelLevels/depthsTypeFrequencyCommentReference
(Other)profileHank Loescher, February 2005
JuddAmeriflux web page
AnemometerCampbell: CSAT33-D, sonicHank Loescher, February 2005
R. M. Young: 3001Wind SentryAmeriflux web page
BarometerVaisala: PTB101BHank Loescher, February 2005
Gas AnalyzerLI-COR: LI-6262CO2/H2O, infraredHank Loescher, February 2005
LI-COR: LI-7500CO2/H2O, open-pathHank Loescher, February 2005
PyranometerLI-COR: Li-200Hank Loescher, February 2005
Quantum sensorLI-COR: Li-190SBHank Loescher, February 2005
RadiometerKipp & ZonenAmeriflux web page
Kipp & Zonen: CNR 1netHank Loescher, February 2005
REBS: Q*7netPaw U and Falk (Documentation file)
Rain gaugeTexas Electronics: TE525tipping bucketBelfort Opensta/STN80 /Campbell TE525/CS705Paw U and Falk (Documentation file)
Soil heat flux platesREBS: HFT3Ameriflux web page
Temperature and relative humidity probeVaisala: HMP35CHank Loescher, February 2005
ThermocoupleAmeriflux web page
Time domain reflectometerCampbell: CS227probe barsSoil water potentialAmeriflux web page
Campbell: CS615Ameriflux web page

Publications
Bibliography
Shaw, D.C. et al., 2004. Ecological setting of the wind river old-growth forest. Ecosystems, 7(5): 427-439.
Warren, J.M., Meinzer, F.C., Brooks, J.R. and Domec, J.C., 2005. Vertical stratification of soil water storage and release dynamics in Pacific Northwest coniferous forests. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 130(1-2): 39-58.
Matthias Falk, Sonia Wharton, Matt Schroeder, Susan Ustin and Kyaw Tha Paw U. 2008. Flux partitioning in an old-growth forest: seasonal and interannual dynamics Tree Physiology. 28, 509-520.
Chun-Ta Lai; James R. Ehleringer; Barbara J. Bond; Kyaw Tha Paw U. 2006. Contributions of evaporation, isotopic non-steady state transpiration and atmospheric mixing on the δ18O of water vapour in Pacific Northwest coniferous forestsPlant, Cell and Environment. 29:1, 77-94.
Matthias Falk; Kyaw Tha Paw U; Sonia Wharton; Matt Schroeder. 2005. Is soil respiration a major contributor to the carbon budget within a Pacific Northwest old-growth forest?Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 135:1-4, 269-283.
A. A. Arain; N. Restrepo-Coupe. 2005. Net ecosystem production in a temperate pine plantation in southeastern CanadaAgricultural and Forest Meteorology. 128:3-4, 223-241.
Thomas G. Pypker; Barbara J. Bond; Timothy E. Link; Danny Marks; Michael H. Unsworth. 2005. The importance of canopy structure in controlling the interception loss of rainfall: Examples from a young and an old-growth Douglas-fir forestAgricultural and Forest Meteorology. 130:1-2, 113-129.
J.M. Warren; F.C. Meinzer; J.R. Brooks; J.C. Domec. 2005. Vertical stratification of soil water storage and release dynamics in Pacific Northwest coniferous forestsAgricultural and Forest Meteorology. 130:1-2, 39-58.
K. T. P. U; M. Falk; T. H. Suchanek; S. L. Ustin; J. Q. Chen; Y. S. Park; W. E. Winner; S. C. Thomas; T. C. Hsiao; R. H. Shaw; T. S. King; R. D. Pyles; M. Schroeder; A. A. Matista. 2004. Carbon dioxide exchange between an old-growth forest and the atmosphereEcosystems. 7:5, 513-524.
T. H. Suchanek; H. A. Mooney; J. F. Franklin; H. Gucinski; S. L. Ustin. 2004. Carbon dynamics of an old-growth forestEcosystems. 7:5, 421-426.
R. David Pyles; Kyaw Tha Paw U; Matthias Falk. 2004. Directional wind shear within an old-growth temperate rainforest: observations and model resultsAgricultural and Forest Meteorology. 125:1-2, 19-31.
C. T. Lai; J. R. Ehleringer; P. Tans; S. C. Wofsy; S. P. Urbanski; D. Y. Hollinger. 2004. Estimating photosynthetic C-13 discrimination in terrestrial CO2 exchange from canopy to regional scalesGlobal Biogeochemical Cycles. 18:1.
J. Q. Chen; K. T. P. U; S. L. Ustin; T. H. Suchanek; B. J. Bond; K. D. Brosofske; M. Falk. 2004. Net ecosystem exchanges of carbon, water, and energy in young and old-growth Douglas-fir forestsEcosystems. 7:5, 534-544.
J. E. Fessenden; J. R. Ehleringer. 2003. Temporal variation in delta C-13 of ecosystem respiration in the Pacific Northwest: links to moisture stressOecologia. 136:1, 129-136.
N. G. McDowell; N. Phillips; C. Lunch; B. J. Bond; M. G. Ryan. 2002. An investigation of hydraulic limitation and compensation in large, old Douglas-fir treesTree Physiology. 22:11, 763-774.
J. M. Klopatek. 2002. Belowground carbon pools and processes in different age stands of Douglas-firTree Physiology. 22:2-3, 197-204.
J. Q. Chen; M. Falk; E. Euskirchen; K. T. P. U; T. H. Suchanek; S. L. Ustin; B. J. Bond; K. D. Brosofske; N. Phillips; R. C. Bi. 2002. Biophysical controls of carbon flows in three successional Douglas-fir stands based on eddy-covariance measurementsTree Physiology. 22:2-3, 169-177.
N. Phillips; B. J. Bond; N. G. McDowell; M. G. Ryan. 2002. Canopy and hydraulic conductance in young, mature and old Douglas-fir treesTree Physiology. 22:2-3, 205-211.
G. G. Parker; M. M. Davis; S. M. Chapotin. 2002. Canopy light transmittance in Douglas-fir-western hemlock standsTree Physiology. 22:2-3, 147-157.
J. R. Brooks; F. C. Meinzer; R. Coulombe; J. Gregg. 2002. Hydraulic redistribution of soil water during summer drought in two contrasting Pacific Northwest coniferous forestsTree Physiology. 22:15-16, 1107-1117.
E. Falge; D. Baldocchi; J. Tenhunen; M. Aubinet; P. Bakwin; P. Berbigier; C. Bernhofer; G. Burba; R. Clement; K. J. Davis; J. A. Elbers; A. H. Goldstein; A. Grelle; A. Granier; J. Guomundsson; D. Hollinger; A. S. Kowalski; G. Katul; B. E. Law; Y. Malhi; T. Meyers; R. K. Monson; J. W. Munger; W. Oechel; K. T. Paw; K. Pilegaard; U. Rannik; C. Rebmann; A. Suyker; R. Valentini; K. Wilson; S. Wofsy. 2002. Seasonality of ecosystem respiration and gross primary production as derived from FLUXNET measurementsAgricultural and Forest Meteorology. 113:1-4, 53-74.
J. E. Jenisch; M. E. Harmon. 2002. Successional changes in live and dead wood carbon stores: implications for net ecosystem productivityTree Physiology. 22:2-3, 77-89.
R. H. Waring; N. McDowell. 2002. Use of a physiological process model with forestry yield tables to set limits on annual carbon balancesTree Physiology. 22:2-3, 179-188.
H. Ishii; E. D. Ford; M. E. Boscolo; A. C. Manriquez; M. E. Wilson; T. M. Hinckley. 2002. Variation in specific needle area of old-growth Douglas-fir in relation to needle age, within-crown position and epicormic shoot productionTree Physiology. 22:1, 31-40.

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