23.3.5 - Eddy Covariance and Bowen Ratio Method
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What does the Eddy Covariance method measure?
💡 Hint: Think about fluctuations in wind and vapor.
Define Bowen Ratio in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Consider how heat is used for evaporation vs. warming.
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What does the Eddy Covariance method primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what it's analyzing in relation to the atmosphere.
True or False: The Bowen Ratio method calculates the moisture content of the soil.
💡 Hint: Think about its relationship to energy and not just moisture.
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Design a comprehensive study that compares the effectiveness of the Eddy Covariance and Bowen Ratio methods in a wetland ecosystem. What variables would you measure and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the specific environmental traits of wetlands.
Calculate the Bowen Ratio using hypothetical data: if the sensible heat flux is 150 W/m² and the latent heat flux is 100 W/m², what is the Bowen Ratio?
💡 Hint: Use the ratio of the two given flux values.
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