5074036_BertrandTeodosio_26614499_MEngSc_Thesis.pdf (14.86 MB)
Carbon dioxide fluxes between land and atmosphere in catchments with contrasting land cover
thesis
posted on 2017-06-06, 00:05 authored by BERTRAND BINENE TEODOSIOProductive landscapes in dry regions play an important role in the economy of Australia and are more prone to environmental degradation. The main aim of this research is to investigate carbon dioxide exchange between land and atmosphere through field experiments and models. The study sites are two adjacent catchments in Southwestern Victoria; a livestock-grazed pasture and a blue gum plantation. The field analysis and modelling suggest that the magnitude and pattern of carbon dioxide exchange between land and atmosphere are affected by the land cover of catchments mainly driven by the moisture content of the soil.
History
Campus location
AustraliaPrincipal supervisor
Edoardo DalyAdditional supervisor 1
Valentijn PauwelsYear of Award
2017Department, School or Centre
Civil EngineeringCourse
Master of Engineering Science (Research)Degree Type
MASTERSFaculty
Faculty of EngineeringUsage metrics
Categories
Keywords
Gross primary productivityWavelet analysisNumerical analysisSpatial variabilityRoot water compensationModellingEddy-covarianceRoot water uptakeEnvironmental monitoringSoil respirationNatural carbon sequestrationNet ecosystem exchangeEcosystem respirationHydraulic redistributionEvapotranspirationCO2HydrologyEnvironmental MonitoringEcology