Uncertainties of a Regional Terrestrial Biota Full Carbon Account: A Systems Analysis

Nilsson, S.; Shvidenko, A.; Jonas, M.; McCallum, I.; Thomson, A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7306-4545; Balzter, H.. 2007 Uncertainties of a Regional Terrestrial Biota Full Carbon Account: A Systems Analysis. Water, Air, & Soil Pullution: Focus, 7 (4-5). 425-441. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11267-006-9119-1

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Abstract We discuss the background and methods for estimating uncertainty in a holistic manner in a regional terrestrial biota Full Carbon Account (FCA) using our experience in generating such an account for vast regions in northern Eurasia (at national and macroregional levels). For such an analysis, it is important to (1) provide a full account; (2) consider the relevance of a verified account, bearing in mind further transition to a certified account; (3) understand that any FCA is a fuzzy system; and (4) understand that a comprehensive assessment of uncertainties requires multiple harmonizing and combining of system constraints from results obtained by different methods. An important result of this analysis is the conclusion that only a relevant integration of inventory, process-based models, and measurements in situ generate sufficient prerequisites for a verified FCA. We show that the use of integrated methodology, at the current level of knowledge, and the system combination of available information, allow a verified FCA for large regions of the northern hemisphere to be made for current periods and for the recent past.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11267-006-9119-1
Programmes:	CEH Programmes pre-2009 publications > Biogeochemistry > CC01B Land-surface Feedbacks in the Climate System
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Billett (to November 2013)
ISSN:	1567-7230 (Print) 1573-2940 (Online)
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com
Additional Keywords:	terrestrial biota, regional full greenhouse account, uncertainty, verification, certification, Northern Eurasia
NORA Subject Terms:	Data and Information Atmospheric Sciences
Date made live:	13 Feb 2008 16:19 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/2302

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