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Soil Profile Data from the SSA

Robert Striegl and Kimberly Wickland

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BOREAS TF-4 CO 2 and CH 4

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Robert Striegl and Kimberly Wickland

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BOREAS TF-4 CO 2 and CH 4 Soil Profile Data from the SSA

Rob Striegl, Kimberly P. Wickland

Summary

The BOREAS TF-4 team measured distributions of carbon dioxide (CO2) arid methane (CI-I4)

concentrations for the upper 5 m of soil and unsaturated zone at the mature stand, upper 6 m at the

20-year-old stand, and the upper 1 m at the 8-year-old stand and clear cut area at the BOREAS SSA

during August 1993 to March 1995. Particle size and carbon content of the unsaturated deposits,

precipitation, soil temperature and moisture, carbon and oxygen isotopes of soil CO2, and soil water

chemistry are also presented. The data are stored in tabular ASCII files.

Table of Contents

1) Data Set Overview

2) Investigator(s)

3) Theory of Measurements

4) Equipment

5) Data Acquisition Methods

6) Observations

7) Data Description

8) Data Organization

9) Data Manipulations

10) Errors

11) Notes

12) Application of the Data Set

13) Future Modifications and Plans

14) Software

15) Data Access

16) Output Products and Availability

17) References

18) Glossary of Terms

19) List of Acronyms

20) Document Information

1. Data Set Overview

1.1 Data Set Identification

BOREAS TF-04 CO 2 and CH4 Soil Profile Data from the SSA

1.2 Data Set Introduction

Data presented in this document were collected at the Old Jack Pine (OJP) and Young Jack Pine

(YJP) tower flux sites and nearby clear cut areas at the BOReal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study

(BOREAS) Southern Study Area (SSA). The BOREAS Tower Flux (TF)-04 team measured

distributions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) concentrations for the upper 5 m of soil and

unsaturated zone at the mature stand, upper 6 m at the 20-year-old stand, and the upper 1 m at the

8-year-old stand and clear cut area at the SSA during August 1993 to March 1995. Particle size and

carbon content of the unsaturated deposits, precipitation, soil temperature and moisture, carbon and

oxygen isotopes of soil CO2, and soil water chemistry are also presented. The data are stored in tabular

American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) files.

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1.3 Objective/Purpose

This study presents data relevant to understanding the transfer and storage of carbon among soil,

the unsaturated zone, ground cover vegetation, and understory air in jack pine forest at the SSA. The

data were collected continuously from May through September 1994 and during March 1995.

1.4 Summary of Parameters

The primary focus is on the net concentrations of soil C02 and CH4 measured.

1.5 Discussion

Jack pine woodlands are an important component of the boreal forest, covering more than 2 x 1012

m2 of predominantly well-drained uplands in northern North America. As part of BOREAS, our study

objectives were (1) to compare soil respiration at an undisturbed 65- to 90-year-old mature jack

pine-lichen woodland with soil respiration at a formerly continuous portion of the stand that was

clear-cut harvested during the previous winter, and (2) to identify and quantify the sources of CO2 and

CH4 production within the soil profile.

1.6 Related Data Sets

BOREAS TGB-01/TGB-03 CH4 Chamber Flux Data over the NSA Fen

BOREAS TGB-03 Plant Species Composition Data over the NSA Fen

BOREAS TGB-01/TGB-03 NEE Data over the NSA Fen

BOREAS TGB-03 CH4 and CO2 Chamber Flux Data over NSA Upland Sites

BOREAS TGB-01 NSA CH4 and CO2 Chamber Flux Data

BOREAS TGB-01 CH4 Concentration and Flux Data from NSA Tower Sites

BOREAS TGB-01 NSA SF6 Chamber Flux Data

2. Investigator(s)

2.1 Investigator(s) Name and Title

Dr. Rob Striegl

Hydrologist

United States Geological Survey

Dr. Kimberly Wickland

United States Geological Survey

2.2 Title of Investigation

Measurements of Soil Carbon Dioxide and Methane Concentrations and Fluxes, and Soil

Properties at Four Ages of Jack Pine Forest in the Southern Study Are of the Boreal Ecosystem

Atmosphere Study, Saskatchewan, Canada, 1993-95

2.3 Contact Information

Contact 1:

Dr. Rob Striegl

Hydrologist, United States Geological Survey

P.O. Box 25046 MS 413

Denver, CO 80225

rstriegl@usgs.gov

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Contact 2:

Dr. Kimberly P.Wickland

Hydrologist,UnitedStatesGeologicalSurvey

P.O.Box 25046MS413

Denver,CO 80225

Contact 3:

JeffreyA. Newcomer

RaytheonITSS

Code923

NASA GSFC

Greenbelt,MD 20771

(301)286-7858

(301)286-0239(fax)

Jeffrey.Newcomer@gsfc.nasa.gov

3. Theory of Measurements

Atmospheric chemistry measurements and modeling studies identify a global imbalance between

known CO2 production and uptake, with a potentially large terrestrial carbon sink possible in boreal

forests. Northern woodlands are also perceived to be very sensitive to climate change. The predicted

warming and drying of the boreal region could profoundly affect regional carbon sources and sinks.

Carbon cycling of the boreal forest has consequently been a central theme of much recent field

research. With the intent of eventually extrapolating land-based carbon, energy, and water flux

measurements to the entire boreal forest biome, BOREAS subdivided the northern and southern

sections of Canadian boreal forest into aspen, jack pine, and bog-fen landscapes for intensive study.

Studies within these vegetation types focused on a variety of factors that influence carbon cycling,

including forest stand age and land surface disturbances (Sellers et al., 1995).

Soil respiration, the second largest flux in the global carbon cycle, includes all CO2 produced by

roots, soil organisms, and oxidation that is emitted across the soil-air interface. Although globally

important, soil respiration is not well characterized spatially or seasonally for most ecosystems.

4. Equipment

4.1 Sensor/Instrument Description

4.1.1 Collection Environment

Data were collected under all environmental conditions.

4.1.2 Source/Platform

Ground.

4.1.3 Source/Platform Mission Objectives

Support investigators and soil probes.

4.1.4 Key Variables

CO2 and CH4 concentrations.

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4.1.5 Principles of Operation

Soil surface temperature was measured using a Fluke model 51 K thermometer at three depths

(0.05, 0.10, and 0.15 m) at each pair of chambers in conjunction with flux measurements.

Soil water content was determined from soil samples collected at each pair of chambers concurrent

with flux measurements. Each sample included the top 0.05 m of soil and was sealed in an air-tight

container until analysis. The samples were weighed, oven-dried at 105 °C for approximately 24 hours,

and weighed again. After subtracting the container weight, percent water content was calculated as the

difference of the original sample weight and the dried sample weight divided by the original sample

weight and multiplied by 100 (Klute, 1986).

Concentrations CO2 and CH4 in soil gas were measured at chamber pairs at each of the four

transects using 2.0-mm inside diameter stainless steel probes. The probes were inserted to soil depths

ranging from 0.02 m to 0.50 m, and soil gas was collected using nylon syringes. CO2 concentration

was analyzed onsite using a PP Systems model EGM infrared gas analyzer (IRGA), and CH4

concentration was analyzed by gas chromatography using methods described above. Soil gas

collection was concurrent with chamber measurements.

In addition to the chamber pair probe measurements, each site had a series of permanent probes

installed for soil gas collection. The OJP site had permanent probes installed within 10 m of the first

chamber pair (GH) to a maximum depth of 3.4 m. The YJP site had permanent probes installed within

10 m of the first chamber pair (AB) to a maximum depth of 6.0 m. Additional probes were located 5 m

south of the YJP instrument shelter.

Soil gas was collected from three series of depths in the unsaturated zone at YJP. CO2, extracted

from the gas by cryogenic trapping, was analyzed for 13C and 18O content using mass spectrometry at

the U.S. Geological Survey gas isotope laboratory in Denver, CO. Values were obtained from samples

collected on one occasion. Stable isotope values are presented in delta notation in units of the parts per

thousand relative difference (permil) between the ratios of 13C to 12C and 180 to 160 in the samples

and Pee Dee belemnite for 13C and Standard Mean Ocean Water for 180.

Gravity drainage lysimeters were installed at the YJP and OJP sites to collect liquid water

percolating through the unsaturated sands to a maximum depth of 1.00 m. Only one rainfall event (day

200, 1994) was large enough to initiate sufficient percolation at the YJP site for water sample

collection and analysis. Sufficient water volume was never collected at the OJP site.

4.1.6 Sensor/Instrument Measurement Geometry

Not applicable.

4.1.7 Manufacturer of Sensor/Instrument

Concentrations CO2 and CH4 in soil gas were measured at chamber pairs at each of the four

transects using 2.0-mm inside diameter stainless steel probes. The probes were inserted to soil depths

ranging from 0.02 m to 0.50 m, and soil gas was collected using nylon syringes.

• PP Systems model EGM IRGA

• Fluke model 51 K thermometer

4.2 Calibration

4.2.1 Specifications

None given.

4.2.1.1 Tolerance

None given.

4.2.2 Frequency of Calibration

Traceable gas calibration standards for all CO2 and CH4 analyses were provided by BOREAS

operations.

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4.2.3 Other Calibration Information

None given.

5. Data Acquisition Methods

Soil surface temperature was measured using a Fluke model 51 K thermometer at three depths (0.05,

0.10, and 0.15 m) at each pair of chambers in conjunction with flux measurements.

Soil water content was determined from soil samples collected at each pair of chambers concurrent

with flux measurements. Each sample included the top 0.05 m of soil and was sealed in an air-tight

container until analysis. The samples were weighed, oven-dried at 105 °C for approximately 24 hours,

and weighed again. After subtracting the container weight, percent water content was calculated as the

difference of the original sample weight and the dried sample weight divided by the original sample

weight and multiplied by 100 (Klute, 1986).

Concentrations CO2 and CH4 in soil gas were measured at chamber pairs at each of the four

transects using 2.0-mm inside diameter stainless steel probes. The probes were inserted to soil depths

ranging from 0.02 m to 0.50 m, and soil gas was collected using nylon syringes. CO2 concentration

was analyzed onsite using a PP Systems model EGM IRGA, and CH 4 concentration was analyzed by

gas chromatography using methods described above. Soil gas collection was concurrent with chamber

measurements.

In addition to the chamber pair probe measurements, each site had a series of permanent probes

installed for soil gas collection. The OJP site had permanent probes installed within 10 m of the first

chamber pair (GH) to a maximum depth of 3.4 m. The YJP site had permanent probes installed within

10 m of the first chamber pair (AB) to a maximum depth of 6.0 m. Additional probes were located 5 m

south of the YJP instrument shelter.

Soil gas was collected from three series of depths in the unsaturated zone at YJP. CO2, extracted

from the gas by cryogenic trapping, was analyzed for 13C and is O content using mass spectrometry at

the U.S. Geological Survey gas isotope laboratory in Denver, CO. Values were obtained from samples

collected on one occasion. Stable isotope values are presented in delta notation in units of the parts per

thousand relative difference (permil) between the ratios of 13C to 12C and 180 to 160 in the samples

and Pee Dee belemnite for 13C and Standard Mean Ocean Water for 180.

Gravity drainage lysimeters were installed at the YJP and OJP sites to collect liquid water

percolating through the unsaturated sands to a maximum depth of 1.00 m. Only one rainfall event (day

200, 1994) was large enough to initiate sufficient percolation at the YJP site for water sample

collection and analysis. Sufficient water volume was never collected at the OJP site.

6.1 Data Notes

None given.

6.2 Field Notes

None given.

6. Observations

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7. Data Description

7.1 Spatial Characteristics

7.1.1 Spatial Coverage

The North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83) coordinates of the sites are:

SSA-OJP: 53.91634 ° N, 104.69203 ° W

SSA-YJP: 53.87581 ° N, 104.64529 ° W

Clear Cut (CC) : 53.9090 ° N, 104.6595 ° W

Recent Cut (RC) : 53.9091 ° N, 104.6671 ° W

7.1.2 Spatial Coverage Map

Not available.

7.1.3 Spatial Resolution

These are point measurements made at the given locations.

7.1.4 Projection

Not applicable.

7.1.5 Grid Description

Not applicable.

7.2 Temporal Characteristics

7.2.1 Temporal Coverage

The data set covers the period from 26-May-1994 to 21-Mar-1995.

7.2.2 Temporal Coverage Map

Not available.

7.2.3 Temporal Resolution

Soil gas collection was concurrent with chamber measurements.

7.3 Data Characteristics

7.3.1 Parameter/Variable

The parameters contained in the data files on the CD-ROM are:

TF04 SOIL CARBON

Column Name

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

DEPTH INTERVAL

TOTAL CARBON CONTENT

INORGANIC CARBON CONTENT

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

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TF04 SOIL CH4 PROFILE

Column Name

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

CHAMBER ID

SOIL DEPTH

CH4 CONC

REVISION DATE

CRTFCN CODE

TF04 SOIL CO2 ISOTOPE

Column Name

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

CHAMBER ID

SOIL DEPTH

DEL 13C

DEL 180

CO2 CONC

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

TF04 SOIL CO2 PROFILE

Column Name

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

CHAMBER ID

SOIL DEPTH

CO2 CONC

REVISION DATE

CRTFCN CODE

TF04 SOIL TEMP MOIST

Column Name

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

TIME OBS

CHAMBER ID

AIR TEMP

SOIL TEMP 5CM

SOIL TEMP 10CM

SOIL TEMP 15CM

SOIL WATER CONTENT

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

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TF04 SOIL WATER CHEM

Column Name

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

SOIL DEPTH

TOT ORG C CONC

TOT INORG C CONC

ACID NEUTRALIZING CAPACITY

ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY

SODIUM EQUIV

AMMONIUM EQUIV

POTASSIUM EQUIV

MAGNESIUM EQUIV

CALCIUM EQUIV

CHLORIDE EQUIV

NITRATE EQUIV

SULFATE EQUIV

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

7.3.2 Variable Description/Definition

The descriptions of the parameters contained in the data files on the CD-ROM are:

TF04 SOIL CARBON

Column Name Description

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

DEPTH INTERVAL

TOTAL CARBON CONTENT

INORGANIC CARBON CONTENT

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

The identifier assigned to the site by BOREAS,

in the format SSS-TTT-CCCCC, where SSS identifies

the portion of the study area: NSA, SSA, REG,

TRN, and TTT identifies the cover type for the

site, 999 if unknown, and CCCCC is the identifier

for site, exactly what it means will vary with

site type.

The identifier assigned to the sub-site by BOREAS

in the format GGGGG-IIIII, where GGGGG is the

group associated with the sub-site instrument,

e.g. HYD06 or STAFF, and IIIII is the identifier

for sub-site, often this will refer to an

instrument.

The date on which the data were collected.

The range of depths at which the soil carbon

measurements were taken.

The percent total carbon content by weight of

the sample.

The percent inorganic carbon content by weight

of the sample.

The BOREAS certification level of the data. Exa

Examples are CPI (Checked by PI), CGR (Certified

by Group), PRE (Preliminary), and CPI-??? (CPI

but questionable).

The most recent date when the information in the

referenced data base table record was revised.

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TF04 SOIL CH4 PROFILE

Column Name Description

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

CHAMBER ID

SOIL DEPTH

CH4 CONC

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

TF04 SOIL CO2 ISOTOPE

Column Name

The identifier assigned to the site by BOREAS,

in the format SSS-TTT-CCCCC, where SSS identifies

the portion of the study area: NSA, SSA, REG,

TRN, and TTT identifies the cover type for the

site, 999 if unknown, and CCCCC is the identifier

for site, exactly what it means will vary with

site type.

The identifier assigned to the sub-site by BOREAS

in the format GGGGG-IIIII, where GGGGG is the

group associated with the sub-site instrument,

e.g. HYD06 or STAFF, and IIIII is the identifier

for sub-site, often this will refer to an

instrument.

The date on which the data were collected.

Identifier assigned to the chamber measured

The depth below the soil surface at which the

measurement was taken.

CH4 concentration.

The BOREAS certification level of the data. Exa

Examples are CPI (Checked by PI), CGR (Certified

by Group), PRE (Preliminary), and CPI-??? (CPI

but questionable).

The most recent date when the information in the

referenced data base table record was revised.

Description

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

CHAMBER ID

SOIL DEPTH

DEL 13C

DEL 180

The identifier assigned to the site by BOREAS,

in the format SSS-TTT-CCCCC, where SSS identifies

the portion of the study area: NSA, SSA, REG,

TRN, and TTT identifies the cover type for the

site, 999 if unknown, and CCCCC is the identifier

for site, exactly what it means will vary with

site type.

The identifier assigned to the sub-site by BOREAS

in the format GGGGG-IIIII, where GGGGG is the

group associated with the sub-site instrument,

e.g. HYD06 or STAFF, and IIIII is the identifier

for sub-site, often this will refer to an

instrument.

The date on which the data were collected.

Identifier assigned to the chamber measured

The depth below the soil surface at which the

measurement was taken.

The del 13C is a relative difference between the

sample and the PeeDee Belemnite standard,

relative to the PeeDee Belemnite standard.

The del 180 is a relative difference between the

sample and the SMOW standard, relative to the

SMOW standard.

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CO2 CONC

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

TF04 SOIL CO2 PROFILE

Column Name

CO2 concentration.

The BOREAS certification level of the data. Exa

Examples are CPI (Checked by PI), CGR (Certified

by Group), PRE (Preliminary), and CPI-??? (CPI

but questionable).

The most recent date when the information in the

referenced data base table record was revised.

Description

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

CHAMBER ID

SOIL DEPTH

CO2 CONC

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

TF04 SOIL TEMP MOIST

Column Name

The identifier assigned to the site by BOREAS,

in the format SSS-TTT-CCCCC, where SSS identifies

the portion of the study area: NSA, SSA, REG,

TRN, and TTT identifies the cover type for the

site, 999 if unknown, and CCCCC is the identifier

for site, exactly what it means will vary with

site type.

The identifier assigned to the sub-site by BOREAS

in the format GGGGG-IIIII, where GGGGG is the

group associated with the sub-site instrument,

e.g. HYD06 or STAFF, and IIIII is the identifier

for sub-site, often this will refer to an

instrument.

The date on which the data were collected.

Identifier assigned to the chamber measured

The depth below the soil surface at which the

measurement was taken.

CO2 concentration.

The BOREAS certification level of the data. Exa

Examples are CPI (Checked by PI), CGR (Certified

by Group), PRE (Preliminary), and CPI-??? (CPI

but questionable).

The most recent date when the information in the

referenced data base table record was revised.

Description

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

TIME OBS

The identifier assigned to the site by BOREAS,

in the format SSS-TTT-CCCCC, where SSS identifies

the portion of the study area: NSA, SSA, REG,

TRN, and TTT identifies the cover type for the

site, 999 if unknown, and CCCCC is the identifier

for site, exactly what it means will vary with

site type.

The identifier assigned to the sub-site by BOREAS

in the format GGGGG-IIIII, where GGGGG is the

group associated with the sub-site instrument,

e.g. HYD06 or STAFF, and IIIII is the identifier

for sub-site, often this will refer to an

instrument.

The date on which the data were collected.

The Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) when the data were

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CHAMBER ID

AIR TEMP

SOIL TEMP 5CM

SOIL TEMP 10CM

SOIL TEMP 15CM

SOIL WATER CONTENT

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

TF04 SOIL WATER CHEM

Column Name

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

SOIL DEPTH

TOT ORG C CONC

TOT INORG C CONC

ACID NEUTRALIZING CAPACITY

ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY

SODIUM EQUIV

AMMONIUM EQUIV

POTASSIUM EQUIV

MAGNESIUM EQUIV

CALCIUM EQUIV

CHLORIDE EQUIV

collected.

Identifier assigned to the chamber measured

The air temperature.

Soil temperature measured at a depth of 5 cm.

Soil temperature at a depth of i0 cm.

Soil temperature at a depth of 15 cm.

The water content of the soil, measured at the

top 0.05 meters of soil, reported in percent

weight.

The BOREAS certification level of the data. Exa

Examples are CPI (Checked by PI), CGR (Certified

by Group), PRE (Preliminary), and CPI-??? (CPI

but questionable).

The most recent date when the information in the

referenced data base table record was revised.

Description

NITRATE EQUIV

The identifier assigned to the site by BOREAS,

in the format SSS-TTT-CCCCC, where SSS identifies

the portion of the study area: NSA, SSA, REG,

TRN, and TTT identifies the cover type for the

site, 999 if unknown, and CCCCC is the identifier

for site, exactly what it means will vary with

site type.

The identifier assigned to the sub-site by BOREAS

in the format GGGGG-IIIII, where GGGGG is the

group associated with the sub-site instrument,

e.g. HYD06 or STAFF, and IIIII is the identifier

for sub-site, often this will refer to an

instrument.

The date on which the data were collected.

The depth below the soil surface at which the

measurement was taken.

The total organic carbon concentration in the

soil water

Total inorganic carbon concentration in the soil

water.

The acid neutralizing capacity of the soil water.

The electric conductivity of the soil sample.

Microequivalents of Sodium charge per liter of

soil water

Microequivalents of Ammonium charge per liter of

soil water

Microequivalents of Potassium charge per liter

of soil water

Microequivalents of magnesium charge per liter

of soil water

Microequivalents of calcium charge per liter of

soil water

Microequivalents of chloride charge per liter of

soil water

Microequivalents of nitrate charge per liter of

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SULFATE EQUIV

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

soil water

Microequivalents of sulfate charge per liter of

soil water

The BOREAS certification level of the data. Exa

Examples are CPI (Checked by PI), CGR (Certified

by Group), PRE (Preliminary), and CPI-??? (CPI

but questionable).

The most recent date when the information in the

referenced data base table record was revised.

7.3.3 Unit of Measurement

The measurement units for the parameters contained in the data files on the CD-ROM are:

TF04 SOIL CARBON

Column Name Units

SITE NAME [none]

SUB SITE [none]

DATE OBS [DD-MON-YY]

DEPTH INTERVAL [meters]

TOTAL CARBON CONTENT [percent]

INORGANIC CARBON CONTENT [percent]

CRTFCN CODE [none]

REVISION DATE [DD-MON-YY]

TF04 SOIL CH4 PROFILE

Column Name Units

SITE NAME [none]

SUB SITE [none]

DATE OBS [DD-MON-YY]

CHAMBER ID [none]

SOIL DEPTH [millimeters]

CH4 CONC [parts per million]

REVISION DATE [DD-MON-YY]

CRTFCN CODE [none]

TF04 SOIL CO2 ISOTOPE

Column Name Units

SITE NAME [none]

SUB SITE [none]

DATE OBS [DD-MON-YY]

CHAMBER ID [none]

SOIL DEPTH [millimeters]

DEL 13C [per mil]

DEL 180 [per mil]

CO2 CONC [parts per million]

CRTFCN CODE [none]

REVISION DATE [DD-MON-YY]

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TF04 SOIL CO2 PROFILE

Column Name Units

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

CHAMBER ID

SOIL DEPTH

CO2 CONC

REVISION DATE

CRTFCN CODE

[none]

[none]

[DD-MON-YY]

[none]

[millimeters]

[parts per million]

[DD-MON-YY]

[none]

TF04 SOIL TEMP MOIST

Column Name Units

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

TIME OBS

CHAMBER ID

AIR TEMP

SOIL TEMP 5CM

SOIL TEMP 10CM

SOIL TEMP 15CM

SOIL WATER CONTENT

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

[none]

[none]

[DD-MON-YY]

[HHMM GMT]

[none]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[percent]

[none]

[DD-MON-YY]

TF04 SOIL WATER CHEM

Column Name Units

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

SOIL DEPTH

TOT ORG C CONC

TOT INORG C CONC

ACID NEUTRALIZING CAPACITY

ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY

SODIUM EQUIV

AMMONIUM EQUIV

POTASSIUM EQUIV

MAGNESIUM EQUIV

CALCIUM EQUIV

CHLORIDE EQUIV

NITRATE EQUIV

SULFATE EQUIV

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

[none]

[none]

[DD-MON-YY]

[millimeters]

[milligrams] [liter^-i soil water]

[milligrams] [liter^-i soil water]

[mlcroequivalents] [liter^-i soil water]

[siemens] meter^-l]

[mlcroequivalents charge] [liter^-i soil water]

[mlcroequivalents charge] [liter^-i soil water]

[mlcroequivalents charge] [liter^-i soil water]

[mlcroequivalents charge] [liter^-i soil water]

[mlcroequivalents charge] [liter^-i soil water]

[mlcroequivalents charge] [liter^-i soil water]

[mlcroequivalents charge] [liter^-i soil water]

[mlcroequivalents charge] [liter^-i soil water]

[none]

[DD-MON-YY]

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7.3.4 Data Source

The source of the parameter values contained in the data files on the CD-ROM are:

TF04 SOIL CARBON

Column Name

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

DEPTH INTERVAL

TOTAL CARBON CONTENT

INORGANIC CARBON CONTENT

REVISION DATE

CRTFCN CODE

Data Source

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Investigator]

[Investigator]

[BY WEIGHT]

[BY WEIGHT]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

TF04 SOIL CH4 PROFILE

Column Name

..............................

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

CHAMBER ID

SOIL DEPTH

CH4 CONC

REVISION DATE

CRTFCN CODE

Data Source

...........................................

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Investigator]

[Investigator]

[Investigator]

[Gas Chromatograph]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

TF04 SOIL CO2 ISOTOPE

Column Name

.........................

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

CHAMBER ID

SOIL DEPTH

DEL 13C

DEL 180

CO2 CONC

REVISION DATE

CRTFCN CODE

Data Source

...............................

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Investigator]

[Investigator]

[Investigator]

[mass spectrometry]

[mass spectrometry]

[PP Systems model EGM IRGA]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

TF04 SOIL CO2 PROFILE

Column Name Data Source

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

CHAMBER ID

SOIL DEPTH

CO2 CONC

REVISION DATE

CRTFCN CODE

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Investigator]

[Investigator]

[Investigator]

[PP Systems model EGM IRGA]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

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TF04 SOIL TEMP MOIST

Column Name Data Source

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

TIME OBS

CHAMBER ID

AIR TEMP

SOIL TEMP 5CM

SOIL TEMP 10CM

SOIL TEMP 15CM

SOIL WATER CONTENT

REVISION DATE

CRTFCN CODE

TF04 SOIL WATER CHEM

Column Name

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Investigator]

[INVESTIGATOR]

[Investigator]

[Fluke model 51 K thermometer]

[Fluke model 51 K thermometer]

[Fluke model 51 K thermometer]

[Fluke model 51 K thermometer]

[By weight]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

Data Source

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

SOIL DEPTH

TOT ORG C CONC

TOT INORG C CONC

ACID NEUTRALIZING CAPACITY

ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY

SODIUM EQUIV

AMMONIUM EQUIV

POTASSIUM EQUIV

MAGNESIUM EQUIV

CALCIUM EQUIV

CHLORIDE EQUIV

NITRATE EQUIV

SULFATE EQUIV

REVISION DATE

CRTFCN CODE

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Investigator]

[Investigator]

[BY WEIGHT]

[BY WEIGHT]

[PLEASE COMPLETE]

[Conductivity meter]

[According to Fishman and Friedman (1985)]

[According to Fishman and Friedman (1985)]]

[According to Fishman and Friedman (1985)]]

[According to Fishman and Friedman (1985)]]

[According to Fishman and Friedman (1985)]]

[According to Fishman and Friedman (1985)]]

[According to Fishman and Friedman (1985)]]

[According to Fishman and Friedman (1985)]]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

[Assigned by BORIS Staff]

7.3.5 Data Range

The following table gives information about the parameter values found in the data files on the

CD-ROM.

TF04 SOIL CARBON

Column Name

Minimum Maximum Missng Unrel Below

Data Data Data Data Detect

Value Value Value Value Limit

Data

Not

Cllctd

SITE NAME SSA-OJP-FLXTR

SUB SITE 9TF04-SPR01

DATE OBS 22-MAY-94

DEPTH INTERVAL 0-0.02

TOTAL CARBON CONTENT .0236

INORGANIC CARBON 0

CONTENT

SSA-YJP-FLXTR None None None None

9TF04-SPR01 None None None None

21-AUG-94 None None None None

9.14 None None None None

1.1932 -999 None None None

1.159 None None None None

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None None None

None None None

CRTFCN CODE CPI CPI None

REVISION DATE 12-NOV-98 12-NOV-98 None

TF04 SOIL CH4 PROFILE

Minimum Maximum Mi s sng

Data Data Data

Column Name Value Value Value

Unrel

Data

Value

Below

Detect

Limit

Data

Not

Cllctd

SITE NAME SSA-9JP-CLRCT

SUB SITE 9TF04-SPR01

DATE OBS 27-MAY-94

CHAMBER ID AB

SOIL DEPTH -6

CH4 CONC .01

REVISION DATE 12-NOV-98

CRTFCN CODE CPI

SSA-YJP-FLXTR None None None None

9TF04-SPR01 None None None None

21-MAR-95 None None None None

YJP None None None None

0 None None None None

2.58 -999 -888 None Blank

12-NOV-98 None None None None

CPI None None None None

TF04 SOIL CO2 ISOTOPE

Minimum Maximum Mi s sng

Data Data Data

Column Name Value Value Value

Unrel

Data

Value

Below

Detect

Limit

Data

Not

Cllctd

SITE NAME SSA-YJP-FLXTR SSA-YJP-FLXTR None

SUB SITE 9TF04-SPR01 9TF04-SPR01 None

DATE OBS 23-AUG-94 23-AUG-94 None

CHAMBER ID AH 1 UZ 6 None

SOIL DEPTH -6 -.i None

DEL 13C -21.29 -i0.i None

DEL 180 20.65 28.94 None

CO2 CONC 1941 5980 None

CRTFCN CODE CPI CPI None

REVISION DATE None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

None

Blank

TF04 SOIL CO2 PROFILE

Minimum Maximum Mi s sng

Data Data Data

Column Name Value Value Value

Unrel

Data

Value

Below

Detect

Limit

Data

Not

Cllctd

SITE NAME SSA-9JP-CLRCT

SUB SITE 9TF04-SPR01

DATE OBS 26-MAY-94

CHAMBER ID MN

SOIL DEPTH -6

CO2 CONC 359

REVISION DATE 12-NOV-98

CRTFCN CODE CPI

SSA-YJP-FLXTR None None None None

9TF04-SPR01 None None None None

21-MAR-95 None None None None

YJP None None None None

0 None None None None

21110 -999 None None None

12-NOV-98 None None None None

CPI None None None None

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TF04 SOIL TEMP MOIST

Minimum

Data

Column Name Value

Maximum Missng Unrel Below Data

Data Data Data Detect Not

Value Value Value Limit Cllctd

SITE NAME SSA-9JP-CLRCT

SUB SITE 9TF04-SPR01

DATE OBS 22-MAY-94

TIME OBS 0

CHAMBER ID AB

AIR TEMP 2.4

SOIL TEMP 5CM 9.1

SOIL TEMP 10CM 8.3

SOIL TEMP 15CM 1.5

SOIL WATER CONTENT .89

CRTFCN CODE CPI

REVISION DATE 12-NOV-98

SSA-YJP-FLXTR None None None None

9TF04-SPR01 None None None None

18-SEP-94 None None None None

930 None None None None

WX None None None None

35.1 -999 None None None

27.3 -999 None None None

21.4 -999 None None None

19.7 -999 None None None

24.58 -999 None None Blank

CPI None None None None

12-NOV-98 None None None None

TF04 SOIL WATER CHEM

Minimum

Data

Column Name Value

Maximum Missng Unrel Below Data

Data Data Data Detect Not

Value Value Value Limit Cllctd

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

SOIL DEPTH

TOT ORG C CONC

TOT INORG C CONC

ACID NEUTRALIZING

CAPACITY

ELECTRIC

CONDUCTIVITY

SODIUM EQUIV

AMMONIUM EQUIV

POTASSIUM EQUIV

MAGNESIUM EQUIV

CALCIUM EQUIV

CHLORIDE EQUIV

NITRATE EQUIV

SULFATE EQUIV

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

SSA-YJP-FLXTR SSA-YJP-FLXTR None None None None

9TF04-SPR01 9TF04-SPR01 None None None None

19-JUL-94 19-JUL-94 None None None None

-i -.i None None None None

9.05 74 None None None None

.94 15.65 -999 None None None

421.15 2494.7 None None None None

58.3 238 None None None None

21.018 36.233 None None None None

.746 2.516 None None None None

4.346 9.582 None None None None

18.843 67.865 None None None None

42.5 158.607 None None None None

5.45 9.42 None None None None

.88 1.24 None None None None

4.28 14.12 None None None None

CPI CPI None None None None

10-NOV-98 10-NOV-98 None None None None

Minimum Data Value -- The minimum value found in the column.

Maximum Data Value -- The maximum value found in the column.

Missng Data Value -- The value that indicates missing data. This is used to

indicate that an attempt was made to determine the

parameter value, but the attempt was unsuccessful.

Unrel Data Value -- The value that indicates unreliable data. This is used

to indicate an attempt was made to determine the

parameter value, but the value was deemed to be

unreliable by the analysis personnel.

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Below Detect Limit --

Data Not Cllctd --

The value that indicates parameter values below the

instruments detection limits. This is used to

indicate that an attempt was made to determine the

parameter value, but the analysis personnel determined

that the parameter value was below the detection

limit of the instrumentation.

This value indicates that no attempt was made to

determine the parameter value. This usually

indicates that BORIS combined several similar but

not identical data sets into the same data base table

but this particular science team did not

measure that parameter.

Blank

N/A

None

-- Indicates that blank spaces are used to denote that type of value.

-- Indicates that the value is not applicable to the respective column.

-- Indicates that no values of that sort were found in the column.

7.4 Sample Data Record

The following are wrapped versions of data record from a sample data file on the CD-ROM.

TF04 SOIL CARBON

SITE NAME, SUB SITE, DATE OBS,DEPTH INTERVAL, TOTAL CARBON CONTENT,

INORGANIC CARBON CONTENT,CRTFCN CODE,REVISION DATE

'SSA-OJP-FLXTR', '9TF04-SPR01',22-MAY-94, '0-0.02', 1.1932, .0094, 'CPI', 12-NOV-98

'SSA-OJP-FLXTR', '9TF04-SPR01',22-MAY-94, '0-0.i', .3754, .004, 'CPI', 12-NOV-98

'SSA-OJP-FLXTR', '9TF04-SPR01',22-MAY-94, '0.i-0.3', .0762, .0008, 'CPI', 12-NOV-98

'SSA-OJP-FLXTR', '9TF04-SPR01',22-MAY-94, '0.3-0.6', .041, .0006, 'CPI', 12-NOV-98

TF04 SOIL CH4 PROFILE

SITE NAME, SUB SITE,DATE OBS,CHAMBER ID, SOIL DEPTH,CH4 CONC,REVISION DATE,

CRTFCN CODE

'SSA-9JP-CLRCT', '9TF04-SPR01', 05-JUN-94, 'ST', 0.0,-999.0, 12-NOV-98, 'CPI'

'SSA-9JP-CLRCT', '9TF04-SPR01', 05-JUN-94, 'ST',-.1, 1.56, 12-NOV-98, 'CPI'

TF04 SOIL CO2 ISOTOPE

SITE NAME,SUB SITE,DATE OBS,CHAMBER ID,SOIL DEPTH,DEL 13C,DEL 180,CO2 CONC,

CRTFCN CODE,REVISION DATE

'SSA-YJP-FLXTR', '9TF04-SPR01',23-AUG-94, 'UZ i',-i.0,-i0.i,27.73,4232.0, 'CPI',

'UZ 2',-2.0,-20.41,20.68,4057.0, 'CPI'

'UZ 3',-3.0,-20.47,23.57,3547.0, 'CPI'

10-NOV-98

'SSA-YJP-FLXTR',

10-NOV-98

'SSA-YJP-FLXTR',

10-NOV-98

'9TF04-SPR01',23-AUG-94,

'9TF04-SPR01',23-AUG-94,

TF04 SOIL CO2 PROFILE

SITE NAME, SUB SITE,DATE OBS,CHAMBER ID, SOIL DEPTH,CO2 CONC

CRTFCN CODE

'SSA-9JP-CLRCT', '9TF04-SPR01', 05-JUN-94, 'ST'

'SSA-9JP-CLRCT', '9TF04-SPR01', 05-JUN-94, 'ST'

'SSA-9JP-CLRCT', '9TF04-SPR01', 05-JUN-94, 'ST'

'SSA-9JP-CLRCT', '9TF04-SPR01', 05-JUN-94, 'ST'

'SSA-9JP-CLRCT', '9TF04-SPR01', 05-JUN-94, 'ST'

REVISION DATE,

,0.0,-999.0,12-NOV-98, 'CPI'

,-.1,570.0,12-NOV-98, 'CPI'

,-.1,621.0,12-NOV-98, 'CPI'

,-.2,-999.0,12-NOV-98, 'CPI'

,-.2,826.0,12-NOV-98, 'CPI'

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TF04 SOIL TEMP MOIST

SITE NAME,SUB SITE,DATE OBS,TIME OBS,CHAMBER ID,AIR TEMP,SOIL TEMP 5CM,

SOIL TEMP 10CM, SOIL TEMP 15CM SOIL WATER CONTENT CRTFCN CODE REVISION DATE

'SSA-9JP-CLRCT', '9TF04-SPR01' 26-MAY-94,330, 'ST' -999 0,16.5 13.3,11.3,8.83,

'CPI',I2-NOV-98

'SSA-9JP-CLRCT', '9TF04-SPR01' 26-MAY-94,330, 'UV' -999 0,15.1 13.7,11.5,11.91,

'CPI',I2-NOV-98

TF04 SOIL WATER CHEM

SITE NAME,SUB SITE,DATE OBS,SOIL DEPTH, TOT ORG C CONC TOT INORG C CONC,

ACID NEUTRALIZING CAPACITY,ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY SODIUM EQUIV, AMMONIUM EQUIV,

POTASSIUM EQUIV, MAGNESIUM EQUIV, CALCIUM EQUIV, CHLORIDE EQUIV, NITRATE EQUIV,

SULFATE EQUIV, CRTFCN CODE,REVISION DATE

'SSA-YJP-FLXTR', '9TF04-SPR01',I9-JUL-94,-.3,74.0, .94,421.15,72.6,24.014,

2.516,7.262,19.751,53.038,5.45, .91,5.79, 'CPI' , 10-NOV-98

'SSA-YJP-FLXTR', '9TF04-SPR01',I9-JUL-94,-.8,36.58,8.6,1408.44,158.1,

21.018, .746,4.346,40.496,107.1, 9.42, .88,14.12, 'CPI',I0-NOV-98

8. Data Organization

8.1 Data Granularity

The smallest unit of data tracked by the BOREAS Information System (BORIS) is the

measurement(s) made for a given site at a given time.

8.2 Data Format(s)

The Compact Disk-Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM) files contain ASCII numerical and character

fields of varying length separated by commas. The character fields are enclosed with single apostrophe

marks. There are no spaces between the fields.

Each data file on the CD-ROM has four header lines of Hyper-Text Markup Language (HTML)

code at the top. When viewed with a Web browser, this code displays header information (data set

title, location, date, acknowledgments, etc.) and a series of HTML links to associated data files and

related data sets. Line 5 of each data file is a list of the column names, and line 6 and following lines

contain the actual data.

9. Data Manipulations

9.1 Formulae

9.1.1 Derivation Techniques and Algorithms

None given.

9.2 Data Processing Sequence

9.2.1 Processing Steps

None given

9.2.2 Processing Changes

None given.

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9.3 Calculations

9.3.1 Special Corrections/Adjustments

None given.

9.3.2 Calculated Variables

None.

9.4 Graphs and Plots

None given.

10. Errors

10.1 Sources of Error

None given.

10.2 Quality Assessment

10.2.1 Data Validation by Source

None given.

10.2.2 Confidence Level/Accuracy Judgment

None given.

10.2.3 Measurement Error for Parameters

None given.

10.2.4 Additional Quality Assessments

None given.

10.2.5 Data Verification by Data Center

Data were examined for general consistency and clarity.

11.1 Limitations of the Data

None given.

11.2 Known Problems with the Data

See Section 10.1.

11.3 Usage Guidance

See Section 10.1.

11.4 Other Relevant Information

None given.

11. Notes

None given.

12. Application of the Data Set

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Nonegiven.

13. Future Modifications and Plans

14.1 Software Description

None given.

14.2 Software Access

Not applicable.

14. Software

15. Data Access

The CO2 and CH4 soil profile data are available from the Earth Observing System Data and

Information System (EOSDIS) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Distributed Active Archive

Center (DAAC).

15.1 Contact Information

For BOREAS data and documentation please contact:

ORNL DAAC User Services

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

P.O. Box 2008 MS-6407

Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6407

Phone: (423) 241-3952

Fax: (423) 574-4665

E-mail: ornldaac@ornl.gov or ornl@eos.nasa.gov

15.2 Data Center Identification

Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Oak Ridge National Laboratory

(ORNL) Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) for Biogeochemical Dynamics

http://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/.

15.3 Procedures for Obtaining Data

Users may obtain data directly through the ORNL DAAC online search and order system

[http://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/] and the anonymous FTP site [ftp://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/data/] or by

contacting User Services by electronic mail, telephone, fax, letter, or personal visit using the contact

information in Section 15.1.

15.4 Data Center Status/Plans

The ORNL DAAC is the primary source for BOREAS field measurement, image, GIS, and

hardcopy data products. The BOREAS CD-ROM and data referenced or listed in inventories on the

CD-ROM are available from the ORNL DAAC.

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16. Output Products and Availability

16.1 Tape Products

None.

16.2 Film Products

None.

16.3 Other Products

These data are available on the BOREAS CD-ROM series.

17. References

17.1 Platform/Sensor/Instrument/Data Processing Documentation

Klute, A. (Ed.). 1986. Methods of Soil Analysis, Part I: Physical and Mineralogical Methods,

Agtonomy Monograph no. 9 (2nd Ed.) American Society of Agronomy. Madison, WI.

17.2 Journal Articles and Study Reports

Fishman M.J. and L.C. Fiedman. 1985. Methods of determination of inorganic substances in water

and fluvial sediments. Techniques of Water Resources Investigations of the U.S. Geological Survey.

Book 5 Chapter A1, 5445 p.

Newcomer, J., D. Landis, S. Conrad, S. Curd, K. Huemmrich, D. Knapp, A. Morrell, J. Nickeson,

A. Papagno, D. Rinker, R. Strub, T. Twine, F. Hall, and P. Sellers, eds. 2000. Collected Data of The

Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study. NASA. CD-ROM.

Sellers, P. and F. Hall. 1994. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: Experiment Plan. Version

1994-3.0, NASA BOREAS Report (EXPLAN 94).

Sellers, P. and F. Hall. 1996. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: Experiment Plan. Version

1996-2.0, NASA BOREAS Report (EXPLAN 96).

Sellers, P., F. Hall, and K.F. Huemmrich. 1996. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: 1994

Operations. NASA BOREAS Report (OPS DOC 94).

Sellers, P., F. Hall, and K.F. Huemmrich. 1997. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: 1996

Operations. NASA BOREAS Report (OPS DOC 96).

Sellers, P., F. Hall, H. Margolis, B. Kelly, D. Baldocchi, G. den Hartog, J. Cihlar, M.G. Ryan, B.

Goodison, P. Crill, K.J. Ranson, D. Lettenmaier, and D.E. Wickland. 1995. The boreal

ecosystem-atmosphere study (BOREAS): an overview and early results from the 1994 field year.

Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. 76(9): 1549-1577.

Sellers, P.J., F.G. Hall, R.D. Kelly, A. Black, D. Baldocchi, J. Berry, M. Ryan, K.J. Ranson, P.M.

Crill, D.P. Lettenmaier, H. Margolis, J. Cihlar, J. Newcomer, D. Fitzjarrald, P.G. Jarvis, S.T.

Gower, D. Halliwell, D. Williams, B. Goodison, D.E. Wickland, and F.E. Guertin. 1997. BOREAS

in 1997: Experiment Overview, Scientific Results and Future Directions. Journal of Geophysical

Research 102(D24): 28,731-28,770.

Striegl, R.G. and K.P. Wickland. 1998. Effects of a clear-cut harvest on soil respiration in a jack-pine

lichen woodland. Can. Jour. Forest Research 28:534-539.

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Wickland,K.P. andR.G.Striegl.1997.Measurementsof soil carbondioxideandmethane

concentrationsandfluxes,andsoil propertiesatfour agesof jackpineforestin theSouthernStudy

Areaof theBorealEcosystemAtmosphereStudy,Saskatchewan,Canada,1993-1995.U.S.

GeologicalSurveyOpen-FileReport.97-49.

17.3 Archive/DBMS Usage Documentation

None.

None.

18. Glossary of Terms

ASCII

BOREAS

BORIS

CC

CD-ROM

DAAC

EOS

EOSDIS

GIS

GMT

GSFC

HTML

IRGA

NAD83

NASA

NSA

OBS

OJP

ORNL

PANP

PPFD

RC

SSA

TF

TGB

URL

YJP

19. List of Acronyms

- American Standard Code for Information Interchange

- BOReal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study

- BOREAS Information System

- Clear Cut site

- Compact Disk-Read-Only Memory

- Distributed Active Archive Center

- Earth Observing System

- EOS Data and Information System

- Geographic Information System

- Greenwich Mean Time

- Goddard Space Flight Center

- HyperText Markup Language

- Infrared Gas Analyzer

- North American Datum of 1983

- National Aeronautics and Space Administration

- Northern Study Area

- Old Black Spruce

- Old Jack Pine

- Oak Ridge National Laboratory

- Prince Albert National Park

- Photosynthetically Active Photon Flux Density

- Recently Cut site

- Southern Study Area

- Tower Flux

- Trace Gas Biochemistry

- Uniform Resource Locator

- Young Jack Pine

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20. Document Information

20.1 Document Revision Date

Written: 01-Dec- 1998

Last Updated: 20-Aug- 1999

20.2 Document Review Date(s)

BORIS Review: 09-Dec- 1998

Science Review:

20.3 Document ID

20.4 Citation

When using these data, please include the following acknowledgment as well as citations of

relevant papers in Section 17.2:

Wickland, K.P. and R.G. Striegl. 1997. Measurements of soil carbon dioxide and methane

concentrations and fluxes, and soil properties at four ages of jack pine forest in the Southern Study

Area of the Boreal Ecosystem Atmosphere Study, Saskatchewan, Canada, 1993-1995. U.S.

Geological Survey Open-File Report. 97-49.

Striegl, R.G. and K.P. Wickland. 1998. effects of a clear-cut harvest on soil respiration in a

jack-pine lichen woodland, Can. Jour. Forest Research 28:534-539.

Fishman M.J. and L.C. Fiedman. 1985. Methods of determination of inorganic substances in

water and fluvial sediments. Techniques of Water Resources Investigations of the U.S. Geological

Survey. Book 5 Chapter A1, 5445 p.

If using data from the BOREAS CD-ROM series, also reference the data as:

Striegl, R. and K. Wickland, "Measurements of Soil Carbon Dioxide and Methane Concentrations

and Fluxes, and Soil Properties at Four Ages of Jack Pine Forest in the Southern Study Are of the

Boreal Ecosystem Atmosphere Study, Saskatchewan, Canada, 1993-95." In Collected Data of The

Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study. Eds. J. Newcomer, D. Landis, S. Conrad, S. Curd, K.

Huemmrich, D. Knapp, A. Morrell, J. Nickeson, A. Papagno, D. Rinker, R. Strub, T. Twine, F.

Hall, and P. Sellers. CD-ROM. NASA, 2000.

Also, cite the BOREAS CD-ROM set as:

Newcomer, J., D. Landis, S. Conrad, S. Curd, K. Huemmrich, D. Knapp, A. Morrell, J.

Nickeson, A. Papagno, D. Rinker, R. Strub, T. Twine, F. Hall, and P. Sellers, eds. Collected Data of

The Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study. NASA. CD-ROM. NASA, 2000.

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BOREAS TF-4 CO 2 and CH 4 Soil Profile Data from the SSA 923

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The BOREAS TF-4 team measured distributions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) concentrations for the upper 5 m of soil and unsaturated zone at the mature stand, upper 6 m at the 20-yearold stand, and the upper 1 m at the 8-year-old stand and clear cut area at the BOREAS SSA during

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BOREAS, tower flux, soil profile data.

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