GC019
Advancing Soil Moisture Research in the Context of Global Environmental Change
Advancing Soil Moisture Research in the Context of Global Environmental Change
Session ID#: 248443
Session Description:
At the nexus of hydrology, atmospheric dynamics, and ecology, soil moisture (SM) is an essential variable within Earth system science. The RUBISCO Soil Moisture Working Group (SMWG) invites contributions for this session that explore the multifaceted role of SM in the context of global environmental change. We especially welcome submissions showcasing novel methodologies and techniques to improve SM estimation across scales. We also seek insights that apply emerging SM datasets to benchmark key ecohydrological and biogeochemical cycles in models, thereby enhancing our ability to predict long-term Earth system perturbations. Contributors are also encouraged to present studies that quantify SM feedbacks on environmental hazards and ecosystem functioning. This session aims to deepen our shared understanding and foster a vibrant global dialogue on the critical role of SM in supporting monitoring, Earth system modeling, and adaptation efforts in the decades ahead.
Co-Sponsor(s):
- A - Atmospheric Sciences
- B - Biogeosciences
- H - Hydrology
Index Terms:
0315 Biosphere/atmosphere interactions [ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE]
0428 Carbon cycling [BIOGEOSCIENCES]
0495 Water/energy interactions [BIOGEOSCIENCES]
1866 Soil moisture [HYDROLOGY]
Primary Convener: Jiafu Mao, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge, United States
Conveners: Yaoping Wang, Oak Ridge National Lab, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge, TN, United States and Forrest Hoffman, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Computational Sciences & Engineering Division, Oak Ridge, United States
Student/Early Career Convener: Yaoping Wang, Oak Ridge National Lab, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
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