Heat and mass transfer between the biosphere and atmosphere can have important
consequences for the climate system, ecosystems, natural resources, and human health.
We use micrometeorological theory, models, and measurements to improve our understanding
of the biophysical processes and feedback mechanisms that control heat and mass transfer
at the Earth-Atmosphere interface.
Our current emphasis involves the combination of micrometeorological and optical
stable isotope techniques to answer important questions related to carbon and water
cycling at spatial scales ranging from a plant leaf growing in a small cuvette, to whole
plants growing in a large climate-controlled mesocosm, to a complex heterogeneous
landscape based on tall tower boundary layer observations.
Our Biometeorology research logo highlights our interest in using atmospheric
measurements to examine how natural and managed ecosystems influence the energy,
carbon and water cycles. To learn more about our research program and opportunities at
the University of Minnesota we invite you to explore the links located below the
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