Examine Solar Induced Fluorescence (SIF) along with visible to near infrared reflectance in high latitude ecosystems using a FLoX (Fluorescence Box, JB Hyperspectral) mounted on the flux tower. In addition to measurements of leaf level electron transport rate (ETR) and non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) from a MoniPAM Fluorometer.
Evaluate the relationships between photosynthetic carbon uptake/GPP, tree radial growth, hydration, and environmental variables at sub-seasonal timescales
Link spectral measurements from existing PhotoSpec spectrometer and pigment measurements (which we are doing at 10 trees at DEJU) over the next several years with newly installed point dendrometer measurements.
Study of continental-scale spatial and temporal patterns in fine particle composition and function that are transported through wadeable streams and larger river networks.
NEON is providing access to AC utility power to the nearby AmeriFlux tower at the Bartlett Experimental Forest. The utility power is supplying backup power for the solar-powered AmeriFlux tower via an AC outlet at the NEON instrument hut.
Improve the understanding of how solar induced florescence (SIF) and vegetation reflectance can be used to remotely sense carbon fluxes across the Boreal forest region
Design, deploy, and test a next-generation wireless phased seismic array for seismic data collection. The seismic array configuration has been discussed theoretically but hasn’t been demonstrated in practice.
Installation of two VHF radio telemetry receiving antenna arrays, associated coaxial cables, and automatic recording unit to monitor native Hawaiian birds outfitted with radio transmitters. NEON also provides as-needed maintenance, and network access for automated data uploads and retrieval.
Obtain bacterial isolates from plants rhizospheres to i) screen the isolates for the production of secondary metabolites, ii) understand patterns of secondary metabolite production in root microbiomes, and iii) pair information about secondary metabolite repertoires in these isolates with soil chemistry to understand the biogeography of secondary metabolite production.
Increasing the understanding of atmospheric dynamics in regions with terrain and land surface heterogeneity, with a focus on wind predictions for tall wind turbines (hub-heights > 90m) in forested areas. Research site: NEON WREF.