ForCent model development and testing using the Enriched Background Isotope Study experiment

William J. Parton; Paul J. Hanson; Chris Swanston; Margaret Torn; Susan E. Trumbore; William Riley; Robin Kelly

doi:10.1029/2009JG001193

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ForCent model development and testing using the Enriched Background Isotope Study experiment

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Authors:

William J. Parton, Paul J. Hanson, Chris Swanston, Margaret Torn, Susan E. Trumbore, William Riley, Robin Kelly

Year:

2010

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1029/2009JG001193

Source:

Journal of Geophysical Research 115: 1-15. G04001, doi:10.1029/2009JG001193.

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Abstract

The ForCent forest ecosystem model was developed by making major revisions to the DayCent model including: (1) adding a humus organic pool, (2) incorporating a detailed root growth model, and (3) including plant phenological growth patterns. Observed plant production and soil respiration data from 1993 to 2000 were used to demonstrate that the ForCent model could accurately simulate ecosystem carbon dynamics for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory deciduous forest.

Citation

Parton, William J.; Hanson, Paul J.; Swanston, Chris; Torn, Margaret; Trumbore, Susan E.; Riley, William; Kelly, Robin. 2010. ForCent model development and testing using the Enriched Background Isotope Study experiment. Journal of Geophysical Research 115: 1-15. G04001, doi:10.1029/2009JG001193.