Planetary geomorphology

Conway, Susan J.

doi:10.1144/m58-2021-33

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“…The use of Earth-based analogs to explain geomorphological processes on other planetary bodies is a well-established method (Dypvik et al. 2021 , Conway 2022 ). For example, comparison of sediment routing by storms through watersheds with forest canopies versus bare-Earth watersheds and its eventual deposition remains an unexplored space that could yield reasonable criteria for identifying forest biosignatures on planetary bodies.…”

Section: What's Beyond Our Umbrella Science? Examples From Forestsmentioning

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Shower thoughts: why scientists should spend more time in the rain

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Stormwater is a vital resource and dynamic driver of terrestrial ecosystem processes. However, processes controlling interactions during and shortly after storms are often poorly seen and poorly sensed when direct observations are substituted with technological ones. We discuss how human observations complement technological ones and the benefits of scientists spending more time in the storm. Human observation can reveal ephemeral storm-related phenomena such as biogeochemical hot moments, organismal responses, and sedimentary processes that can then be explored in greater resolution using sensors and virtual experiments. Storm-related phenomena trigger lasting, oversized impacts on hydrologic and biogeochemical processes, organismal traits or functions, and ecosystem services at all scales. We provide examples of phenomena in forests, across disciplines and scales, that have been overlooked in past research to inspire mindful, holistic observation of ecosystems during storms. We conclude that technological observations alone are insufficient to trace the process complexity and unpredictability of fleeting biogeochemical or ecological events without the shower thoughts produced by scientists’ human sensory and cognitive systems during storms.

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Section: What's Beyond Our Umbrella Science? Examples From Forestsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Shower thoughts: why scientists should spend more time in the rain

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“…Finally, geomorphologists visiting landscapes during storms may open creative avenues for interpreting landscape features on other planets. Use of Earth-based analogs to explain geomorphological processes on other planetary bodies is a well-established method (Dypvik et al 2021;Conway 2022).…”

Section: Earth and Planetary Surface Processesmentioning

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Shower Thoughts: Why Scientists Should Spend More Time in the Rain

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et al. 2023

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Rainwater is a vital resource and dynamic driver of terrestrial ecosystems. Yet, processes controlling precipitation inputs and interactions during storms are often poorly seen, and poorly sensed when direct observations are substituted with technological ones. We discuss how human observations complement technological ones, and the benefits of scientists spending more time in the storm. Human observation can reveal ephemeral storm-related phenomena such as biogeochemical ‘hot moments’, organismal responses, and sedimentary processes which can then be explored in greater resolution using sensors and virtual experimentation. Storm-related phenomena trigger lasting, oversized impacts on hydrologic and biogeochemical processes, organismal traits/functions, and ecosystem services. We provide examples of phenomena in forests, across disciplines and scales, to inspire mindful, holistic observation of ecosystems during storms. We conclude that technological observations alone are insufficient to trace the process complexity and unpredictability of fleeting biogeochemical or ecological events without the “shower thoughts” produced by scientists’ human sensory and cognitive systems during storms.

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