Characterizing satellite-derived freeze/thaw regimes through spatial and temporal clustering for the identification of growing season constraints on vegetation productivity

Melser, Ramon; Coops, Nicholas C.; Derksen, Chris

doi:10.1016/j.rse.2024.114210

Remote Sensing of Environment

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.rse.2024.114210

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Characterizing satellite-derived freeze/thaw regimes through spatial and temporal clustering for the identification of growing season constraints on vegetation productivity

Ramon Melser,

Nicholas C. Coops,

Chris Derksen

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Diagnosing Spring Onset Across the North American Arctic‐Boreal Region Using Complementary Satellite Environmental Data Records

Kim,

Kimball,

Parazoo

et al. 2024

JGR Biogeosciences

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The timing and progression of the spring thaw transition in high northern latitudes (HNL) coincides with warmer temperatures and landscape thawing, promoting increased soil moisture and growing season onset of gross primary productivity (GPP), heterotrophic respiration (HR), and evapotranspiration (ET). However, the relative order and spatial pattern of these events is uncertain due to vast size and remoteness of the HNL. We utilized satellite environmental data records (EDRs) derived from complementary passive microwave and optical sensors to assess the progression of spring transition events across Alaska and Northern Canada from 2016 to 2020. Selected EDRs included land surface and soil freeze‐thaw status, solar‐induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) signifying canopy photosynthesis, root zone soil moisture (RZSM), and GPP, HR, and ET as indicators of ecosystem carbon and water‐energy fluxes. The EDR spring transition maps showed thawing as a precursor to rising RZSM and growing season onset. Thaw timing was closely associated with ecosystem activation from winter dormancy, including seasonal increases in SIF, GPP, and ET. The HR onset occurred closer to soil thawing and prior to GPP activation, reducing spring carbon (CO2) sink potential. The mean duration of the spring transition spanned ∼6 ± 1.5 weeks between initial and final onset events. Spring thaw timing and maximum RZSM were closely related to active layer thickness in HNL permafrost zones, with deeper active layers showing generally earlier thawing and greater RZSM. Our results confirm the utility of combined satellite EDRs for regional monitoring and better understanding of the complexity of the spring transition.

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Diagnosing Spring Onset Across the North American Arctic‐Boreal Region Using Complementary Satellite Environmental Data Records

Kim,

Kimball,

Parazoo

et al. 2024

JGR Biogeosciences

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Characterizing satellite-derived freeze/thaw regimes through spatial and temporal clustering for the identification of growing season constraints on vegetation productivity

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Diagnosing Spring Onset Across the North American Arctic‐Boreal Region Using Complementary Satellite Environmental Data Records

Diagnosing Spring Onset Across the North American Arctic‐Boreal Region Using Complementary Satellite Environmental Data Records

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